Ancelotti against the calendar: 'Breaking the limits'

"We are going beyond the limits": in the press conference, Carlo Ancelotti attacked the overloaded program that awaits Real Madrid in the coming weeks, a "very serious matter" for the Madrid coach, who is asking for a collective commitment "to change it".

"We won't choose our matches, because it's not possible in this club", meaning that Real always give their all.

"But I'll have to measure out the players. It's necessary. Why? Because the calendar that awaits us is... incredible" continued the coach, on the eve of the match against Valencia.

"La Liga wants to organize its competitions, also the federation, FIFA and UEFA... everyone has their own way. Result: the players cannot have rest days."

In January Real already played eight matches, and in February they will play another seven or eight, with an uninterrupted rhythm of two matches a week.

"We have to stop for a moment and tell ourselves that if the players don't rest there's no more entertainment, it's a very serious thing," continued the Real coach.

"We're excited about the idea of ​​playing a Copa del Rey semi-final against Barcelona, ​​a Champions League round of 16 against Liverpool, a Club World Cup semi-final... it motivates us. But there's a limit. And here, with this calendar, we are going beyond the limits. All together,