In a draining Champions League, yet digging out from a deficit and stage a rebound, many thought about how Real Madrid would hold up truly this end of the week.
That was surely a topic among the inquiries in his pre-match question and answer session before Real Madrid headed out to Sevilla on Sunday, however Carlo Ancelotti appeared to be satisfied with his group's wellness.
"We're great. Had the opportunity to recover and set up the match well against a solid opponent like Sevilla. It will be a troublesome match however we are prepared."
Ancelotti appeared to be quick to go against this story, promising Sport a lot of energy at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.
"We played on Tuesday and we will have until tomorrow evening to rest. We will play a fiery game to attempt a success."
Further to that thought, the Italian veteran was inquired as to whether he was stressed over the possibility of wounds in Andalusia.
"We have the unlucky deficiencies of Marcelo and Mendy for this match sadly, however the additional time against Chelsea exhibited that we are great genuinely. The group has energy. A few players help us a great deal in such manner. It appears we can arrive at the finish of the time in great condition."
That could well have been a wink and a gesture to a portion of his faultfinders. Many fans and savants have addressed why Ancelotti hasn't pivoted his crew really during the season, however it seems Madrid supervisor might win the contention.