Carlo Ancelotti singled out two gamers for their ‘drop in high quality’ throughout Real Madrid’s 3-2 loss at Rayo Vallecano.
Los Blancos’ unbeaten begin to La Liga’s season got here to an finish throughout city at Vallecas, with Ancelotti’s facet now two factors behind Barcelona in the standings.
Speaking to the media post-match, the Italian was requested significantly about Vinicius Junior’s poor evening in entrance of purpose, however he additionally pointed to fellow Brazilian Rodrygo’s wastefulness.
“As for quality, it has gone down a bit. Vinicius, Rodrygo, who missed a couple of shots that he usually puts in,” Ancelotti admitted.
“[Marco] Asensio has been good, but the level of the others has been lower than usual.”
When requested additional about conversations he had on the touchline with Vinicius, Ancelotti added: “I talk to him, but we have missed that we have lost in many duels – Vinicius, Rodrygo, those types of players. Difficult match for him and for everyone.
“[Vinicius] has not had a particular influence, much like those he has had earlier in the season.”
Vinicius and Rodrygo were both named in Brazil’s 26-player squad for the World Cup prior to Real Madrid’s defeat to Rayo Vallecano.
Real Madrid’s final game before the winter break comes on Thursday at home to Cadiz.