Valverde: The coach knows that I don t like playing fullbacks very much, but I m always willing to serve the team

After Real Madrid defeated Marseille 2-1 in the Champions League, Valverde was interviewed in the mixed-job area and talked about his views on this game.

Talking about the first game of the Champions League in the new season

We played a wonderful game, and the red card did affect the team. We failed to play the ideal game as planned in the second half, but the most important thing is to win, which is the most important thing.

Talking about the team's sluggish state

is because we are too confident and think that the game is stable, we must maintain more lasting focus and do better in the future than today.

Talking about controversial penalty

I will not express my opinion. People will say the wrong things when they are emotionally excited. I don’t like to discuss referees and prefer to pay attention to the team’s performance and the help of substitutes.

Talking about Mbappe

He can keep scoring and feel comfortable, which makes us very happy. Our mission is to create more opportunities for him, send the ball to his feet, and give him more opportunities to show himself. As midfielders, we need to do better.

Talking about playing fullback

At present, I think I have performed well in the midfield position and have found my position in playing side by side with Modric, Kroos and Casemiro. I believe I am one of the important pillars of Real Madrid's midfield. The coach knew I didn’t like playing fullback very much, and I think he knew that very well, but I was always willing to serve the team anyway.

Talking about Kavajal

I haven't been able to talk to him yet, this kind of thing happens frequently in football. Sometimes teammates are sent off and the remaining 10 players have to go all out to make sure the situation stabilizes, which is part of football, and it is important that he always stands up for all of us. He is our captain, core player, and our leader in all aspects... He always takes responsibility for us.

Talk about locker rooms

We are a team, some players wear captain's armbands, but everyone is doing their part, and everyone is becoming a leader or core in a different way. Kavajal is our first captain, so he is always respected by us and we will listen to him and learn from him. I've been here for many years and I've tried to draw from these players who have won numerous honors.