SOME OF THE ANCELOTTI PRE MATCH FA CUP SPURS P/C
Mike Dean situation really sad
I think it’s really sad and unacceptable. I think Mike Dean is one of the best referees in PL. I’m really sorry what has happened to him, police have to investigate this because it is unacceptable
Ancelotti on unacceptable comments
Yes, I think it has to be positive. You have to use social media to have a direct talk to your supporters and it has to be positive. Sometimes you can have critics but the insults are not tolerable. It’s not tolerable full stop
Late fitness checks for James and Pickford
I have to wait for training in the afternoon to check whether James and Jordan are available or not. They are going to train and we’ll see. Allan has started with the team, he’s not ready yet. I hope he’ll be ready next game
Ancelotti on last game
Against United we showed what we were able to show in the last game. Strong attitude and spirit and one more point in the table.
Crucial moment in the season
“It’s a crucial moment for everyone. An important period in the season with important games. We are focused on tomorrow, it will be really difficult against Tottenham, a fantastic team.
Ancelotti hails Spurs qualities
We are prepared for a good game. It's one of the top teams in the league and we know how difficult it will be.
Everton's trophy drought
We are working for this. I know how Evertonians are desperate to win trophies, we are working on this. I don't know if it's the right time this season, what I can assure is we are doing everything to try and have a trophy as soon as possible.
Mourinho style is close to Ancelotti's
I think we are really close in our idea of football. It's an honour for me to be compared to Jose. We didn't talk too much about this but how I see his team play can be comparable for us. That's it. To be compared to his style is a honour.
Cup or Europe?
For the stability of the club, the more important finish is to finish in Europe. Of course for the happiness, it is the cup, but for the stability of the club, the more important thing is to finish in a European competition
On the defensive
I think he is focused defensively and offensively like I am. Mourinho’s teams are always balanced. Which means they are doing a good job offensively and defensively. If they say to me, your team is playing old style football, I am pleased.
Carlo on Olsen
As I said; I think he’s a good signing. He’s an experienced goalkeeper, we are happy with his performances. He made a mistake when he slipped but it doesn’t matter, he played well against Leeds. We have trust because he is a good goalkeeper
Carlo on Player's Desire
The player knows the difficulty and beauty of this competition. The players have a great desire to be competitive in the Premier League. To fight at the top and try and win cups. They are really young and have the desire to have a fantastic career.”
Carlo on Gomes
We are really pleased with that last two performances. He played really well, with confidence and experience. We hope he can continue
Carlo on James
I think he had a little problem on his calf. Tight calf. I take him off after 70 minutes to avoid risk. He is going to train today, if he’s ready to play tomorrow he will play, if not he will play on Sunday.
He said he felt his calf tight. He said to be at the end of the first half his calf was tight but he wanted to continue. I said to him look after it and let me know. He let me know, so I took him off.
Carlo on Lewin
I think he is back. He had a little problem with his condition, physicality, he is better. He scored two goals, could score more. He can continue
Home comforts
I think it’s quite clear that without supporters in the stadium. The home team doesn’t have the advantage. It’s quite simple, all teams have had more difficulties at home than away, this is the only reason. There is no other reason. We have to improve at home not away, tomorrow we have a game at home.
