Ancelotti unconvinced by Real Madrid's defensive frailties

Despite seeing his side win as he took charge
of his first game in Spanish football, the Italian
was left unimpressed by his defence's
shortcomings at the Santiago Bernabeu
Carlo Ancelotti was left unconvinced by his
side’s defensive display as Real Madrid snuck
past Betis 2-1 on the opening weekend of the
Liga season.
The Italian coach indicated that he was
unhappy at the backline as a whole and
suggested that goalkeeper Diego Lopez and
others may find themselves out of the starting
XI for Madrid’s next outing.
“We have to improve. We created chances to
score but we had problems in defence,”
explained the former PSG boss.
“Today I decided to choose Diego Lopez. I
don’t know who is going to play in the next
game.
“I have a great squad. [Alvaro] Morata, [Angel]
Di Maria and Casemiro made the team stronger
tonight [when they came of the bench].”
One thing that did impress Ancelotti was the
performance of new signing Isco.
The Spain Under-21 star chose Madrid over
Manchester City and others this summer and
his new coach praised the playmaker after his
goal sealed the points for los Blancos.
“Isco gave it all in this game,” stated the 54-
year-old. “He scored a fantastic goal.”
The new Madrid coach was also quick to
lament the international break just days before
their opening Liga clash, citing it as a further
distraction to his side’s preparations for the
game against Betis.
He added: “We didn’t have time to prepare for
the game due to the international games.”