Carlo Ancelotti has been pleased with his side's pre-season preparations in the United States, despite losing both of their International Champions Cup matches. (1:10)

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that he and his coaching staff are being careful with Cristiano Ronaldo, despite insisting that his knee injury is "forgotten."

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Ronaldo has not played in either of Madrid's preseason friendly games against Inter Milan and Roma in the U.S., as a result of the tendinosis he initially suffered towards the end of last season.

The reigning Ballon d'Or looked far from his best during the World Cup as Portugal were eliminated at the group stage, and has been training separately to his teammates since returning to club duty after the tournament.