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Real Madrid coach Ancelotti talks Vini Jr, Rodrygo and Valverde form

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is happy with Brazilian pair Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes.

Both are expected to start tonight against Celta Vigo.

Ancelotti said: “Rodrygo has no problem adapting because he was used to playing as a centre-forward. Vinicius is adapting really well too. He's had plenty of chances and he's scored a goal. I'm not forcing him to play on the inside, he has the quality and the intelligence to know where to position himself in attack.

"On the inside it's easier for him to have opportunities, because it means you can score with one touch. He has to improve his movement in the centre of the box. He's going to learn and he's going to be more effective."

On Fede Valverde, Ancelotti also stated: “His position has changed a bit. He plays a bit further back he did last year and I think that can help him more. He's understood that for him playing with one or two touches is not his strength.

"If he has space or time he has to drive on with the ball. He has remarkable quality, which is to run with the ball, and he has to make the most of it. Asking him to play with one or two touches doesn't make sense and I will never ask him to do that."

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