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Real Madrid coach Ancelotti: Paz proved himself; Valverde now fundamental

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says he'll continue to give their young players a chance.

Nico Paz scored in their Champions League win against Napoli in midweek.

Ancelotti said, "Nico Paz, the other day, did very well.

"The youth players who are with us are ready to play. When Gonzalo, Mario Martín or Theo Zidane come out, they will do well. But I have to give priority to the first team, as I have always said.

"They must perform like Nico did."

The coach also said of Fede Valverde: "It's difficult to say where Valverde contributes the most. Because he does it wherever we put him: extreme, interior, pivot... he is very complete. He contributes a lot in many facets. Score goals, give energy, quality. He is fundamental."

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