Real Madrid’s boss, Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that the infusion of Luiz Suarez in the Clasico on Saturday, October 25, 2014 will serve as a wild card option for Barcelona against his team.
Ancelotti, speaking with GoalNews on Friday, October 24, 2014 debunked the analysis that Suarez will ruin Real Madrid’s chances of winning El Clasico at Santiago Bernabeu .
The former Liverpool player, who has been out of any form of competition for four months since being banned from football for biting Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup, is cleared to make his Barca debut against their fierce rivals, Real Madrid.
Carlo Ancelotti has however reiterated that he is not bothered about Suarez as he is also prepared with his own team who, according to the Madrid’s coach, are up to the task;
“If Luis Suarez plays tomorrow or not, it won’t change our plans,” the Italian coach told reporters on Friday. “If he does play, it’s not a problem for us.
“Luis Suarez is a fantastic player, I like him a lot. It’s good news for football that he is now able to play.”He stated
Ancelotti, who admitted that Lionel Messi and Neymar as danger men also said that Barca is a more motivated side having acquired a new coach and new players who have solidify their defence;
“I have a lot of respect for Luis Enrique, if anyone thinks I have tried to provoke him, they are mistaken.
“Defending against such good team with Messi and Neymar is very important. I don’t think we have an advantage in midfield, either.
“We’ll do the same as we always do: try to not give Barca any space. It’s not just about stopping one player.” He added.
Barcelona is leading Madrid in the league game by four points as they remain on top of the table while Real Madrid is on the third place on the table with 18 points.
