'He has a Ferrari engine, not of Fiat 500': Ancelotti's comparison of his all-around prodigy says it all

Carlo Ancelotti has praised Eduardo Camavinga's progress at Real Madrid, saying the 20-year-old has the "engine of a Ferrari".

Camavinga has starred on the left side of defence after finding consistent midfield minutes hard to come by, and Ancelotti described the Frenchman of African origins as "extraordinary" after he impressed again at the weekend in a 2-0 win over Celta Vigo.

Carletto has raised his eyebrow: "Something has to change. Too many games!"

The versatile youngster has made 49 appearances in all competitions so far this season and has been named in the squad for tonight's game against Girona.

Asked about Camavinga's development, Ancelotti said:

"He is taking advantage of the time he has played as a full-back to improve his boundaries.

"He is very young and he has to mature his experience and his tactical knowledge. Technically, he has nothing to learn and, physically, he has the engine of a Ferrari, not like a (Fiat) 500."

On Camavinga's fitness, the Italian added:

"Camavinga endured the game, but then the knock bothered him."

Ancelotti will be without Karim Benzema on Tuesday after the veteran forward picked up a niggle of his own, while Eden Hazard misses out through injury, but Rodrygo is available despite a recent issue.

LA LIGA - MATCHDAY 31

Tuesday

20.30: (5.80) Girona (4.10) Real Madrid (1.65)

20.30: (2.45) Cadiz (3.15) Osasuna (3.30)

23.00: (2.95) Betis (3.15) Sociedad (2.70)

Wednesday

20.30: (1.45) Atl.Madrid (4.30) Mallorca (9.50)

20.30: (2.00) Getafe (3.45) Almeria (4.30)

23.00: (5.10) Rayo Vallecano (3.60) Barcelona (1.80)

23.00: (1.35) Celta (4.90) Elche (9.50)

Thursday

20.30: (1.80) Valencia (3.50) Valladolid (4.70)

20.30: (1.65) Villareal (4.00) Espanyol (6.00)

23.00: (1.90) Ath.Bilbao (3.60) Sevilla (4.50)

***odds are subject to change