[Real Madrid](https://www.managingmadrid.com) coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media before their game against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday. He was asked about Aurelien Tchouameni, and he thanked him for playing out of position. He said: "First of all, I would like to thank him for his commitment and his altruism. I personally appreciate it. He plays there without complaining and giving his best. He did very well against Atalanta and Girona and it is no coincidence that we won those two games with him. Considering that it is not his position, but he does it for the team. He is a fundamental pivot, one like few on the market, but we are in an emergency."
### Ancelotti on the match vs Rayo Vallecano
"It will be demanding, Rayo has always been difficult for us. They play well, intensely. But we are confident. The team has recovered well after another day of rest and we are going in with all the enthusiasm."
### Ancelotti on Bellingham being a leader
I don't know, but it is very important. His teammates choose him for his attitude and performance. But he is a very important player in this sense. Because he adds commitment.
### Ancelotti on rotations
That's true, it's true. I can rotate if I have players, but with a squad of 14-15... it's very complicated. And that's the reality. We have very young players who it's not always positive to put on the field, especially if the team isn't doing well. There's a lot of talk about Endrick, that he hasn't played much, that I don't give him minutes... blah blah blah blah blah blah , but you have to think that he's a very young player, who has to adapt, improve, learn and putting him on when the team isn't doing well can be counterproductive. Instead of helping him, it could hurt him. I have to think about all these things. But blah blah blah blah blah."
### Ancelotti on criticism for lack of rotation
"No, no. Because it's not reality. That's why it doesn't bother me."
### Ancelotti on whether the win vs Atalanta gives him confidence
"Yes, because it was an important moment... and we had a tough night. There was a lot of commitment, attitude. Collective work. It was a complete match that adds optimism, of course. Wednesday's game is very important, but for now we are only thinking about tomorrow."
### Ancelotti on injuries to Mbappe and Camavinga
"Kylian's situation is not serious, he won't be available tomorrow, but he will travel to Qatar and there we will evaluate the risk. Camavinga is fine. He will be available tomorrow."
### Ancelotti on Vinicius Jr's performance vs Atalanta
"For us, he is still the best in the world, with enormous humility. The level is not surprising."
### Ancelotti on Guardiola
"I don't give him any advice, no. My opinion of him hasn't changed based on the latest results. He's been an innovator. We can control many things, but not the outcome of the matches."
### Ancelotti on Endrick
"It's not just him who has to work, it's everyone's. He's very young and he has one of the best strikers in the world in front of him. We have to be patient. He would like to play more, of course, but he's not asking for anything. Let him continue learning like this. That's all."
### Ancelotti on where Mbappe's physical problems come from
"It's a bit difficult. During the last few breaks he's been here, resting, working... who knows. Fortunately he'll only be out for a short period and he won't lose what he's achieved in recent times."