Carlo Ancelotti, the legendary Italian coach who led Real Madrid to their historic 10th UEFA Champions League title, recently gave an exclusive interview addressing the club’s ongoing injury crisis. He called on the club to reflect internally, suggesting that the sheer number of injuries this season indicates deeper systemic issues within the organization.
As fans have witnessed, Real Madrid has been plagued by injuries to key players such as Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo, and Luka Modrić. Ancelotti didn’t mince words, pointing fingers at the club’s medical team. “The numbers don’t lie,” he said. “There have been 22 cases of muscle injuries so far this season. That is simply not normal for a club of Real Madrid’s stature.”
Ancelotti, who guided Los Blancos to four major titles in 2014 — the Copa del Rey, Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and Club World Cup — was later dismissed following a trophyless season. Despite that, he still holds a firm belief in the team and its current coach. “Real Madrid must reflect and identify what went wrong internally,” he added. “But I’m confident Zinedine Zidane and his players are already working on it.”
The interview also touched on the controversy surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo’s post-match comments following a Madrid derby loss. Ronaldo had stated, “If everyone were at my level, we’d be first.” The remark stirred backlash, but Ancelotti defended his former star. “He wasn’t criticizing his teammates’ abilities — he was referring to their physical condition,” said Ancelotti. “It’s true that the squad has suffered a worrying number of injuries. I faced a similar situation during my last season at the club.”
Ancelotti also took a moment to praise Atlético Madrid’s coach, Diego Simeone. “Those who believe Atlético isn’t on the same level as Barcelona are mistaken,” he said. “In the past three years, Simeone has transformed Atlético into one of the best teams in Europe.”
With high expectations and constant pressure, Real Madrid continues to navigate a season riddled with setbacks. But as Ancelotti’s remarks suggest, the solution might lie not in pointing fingers — but in fixing what’s broken from within. Jeetbuzz App Download followers will be watching closely to see how the club responds moving forward.