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Ancelotti: "I have not decided my goalkeeper yet"

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Ancelotti spoke about his goalkeepers and said that even if Keylor Navas starts against Levante, Casillas will be the starting goalkeeper in next Sunday's Clásico.

I will decide the lineup, but it's clear that I will try to win tomorrow's game and if I make changes they should not be taken as punishments. I haven't decided tomorrow's goalkeeper just yet. Keylor might play, but Casillas might play as well. If Keylor plays tomorrow, Casillas will play next Sunday. If Casillas plays tomorrow, Casillas will play next Sunday.

He's also committed to turn things around.

The past has affected us, but the players are determined to improve. Everything is still to play for so that motivates us because the same exact thing happened last season. I haven't spoken about my future with the players. I don't need the players to tell me they're with me, I see that every day, I need them to play together and work for Real Madrid. We are not giving up, we will work harder to solve this situation and I'm sure that we will be able to turn things around soon.

Ramos will be back on the squad list.

Ramos is fine, he's worked hard and he will help us just like the rest of the players who have recovered from injuries. Everyone is happy about having him back.

Ancelotti said that the press' criticism on Bale does not affect his decisions.

I'm not focused on the press, they don't put pressure on me making changes. I make my own decisions. I know how this business works, and it's clear that when the fans whistle you, they are not happy, but I try to improve my work after that.

According to COPE, Khedira talked to Schalke's board after Tuesday's game. When asked about whether this is professional or not, Ancelotti was clear.

We don't know anything about this, you have to ask the player. It's true that he's free to sign for anybody but this doesn't mean he is not professional. He will work hard until the end of his contract.

Ancelotti also backed Florentino Pérez's decision to talk to the press and said he's thankful.

I think the President was right by talking to the press. He's always showed me support and trust. I want to stay here, I feel well and I have no doubts about this. My contract expires on 2016 and we have a lot of time to think about it.

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