Ancelotti: "If Asensio leaves, we're not going to sign anyone because we don't need him"

Carlo Ancelotti

does not usually hesitate before the microphones.

Every word that comes out of his mouth sounds honest, and that's why the press conference he held before traveling to

to face

brought news: "If

comes out we're not going to sign anyone because we don't need him ", declared the

coach before the media.

Five days before the market closes, the Italian coach has closed his squad.

in the offices of European football and what opportunities appear for the white team, but the thought of the transalpine is clear: he does not need anything.

After the signings of

and the departures of

,

, the plan in

is to wait and focus their efforts on operations that may arise as a result of the next

.

Meanwhile, Ancelotti, like the club, believes that there is a sufficient squad to compete during the first months of the season.

"We have a staff with many resources," he said.

"" I don't know anything new about Asensio, only that he is assessing his situation.

On September 2 everything will be clarified and if he stays he will be an important player and I will be delighted, because last year he contributed a lot to the team and this season he would too", Carletto insisted on the Balearic and warned that "we are ready for all options".

A footballer who seems to be vital on the far right and as number '9' in the event of any problem that

may have is

, a newcomer to the list against Espanyol after overcoming some physical problems: "He's going to have a role more important because last year he made the difference in decisive matches and will start more times. He will play on the right wing and will be able to replace

on the left, he can even do it in Karim's place. He is very complete and it will be a very important year for him".

In addition, Ancelotti confirmed the continuity of

: "He's going to stay, he has no doubts and we're delighted.

, from Betis he'll have more minutes because he deserves it", said the coach , who will not be able to count on Kroos in this Sunday's match.

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