Xabi Alonso went through the press room of Metlife Stadium, Stadium that will house the quarterfinals between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmundand analyzed the situation of the white team.
Condolences to the family of Diogo Jota. “If you allow me before answering you, I would like to send my most condolences to the family of Diogo and Andre Silva. A very sad news for everyone, we start the day with a feeling that makes you reflect. Now with the game, we are fine. We want to take steps and the next is the sleeping one that is a top of Europe. It will be an intense game, we need to complete it at a good level”
I would like to send my most condolences to the family of Diogo and Andre Silva
Presence of Mbappé against Dortmund. “He is better, he has been able to train these three days well. Tomorrow morning we decided.”
Could Gonzalo and Mbappé play together? “Yes, it depends on the moment and the needs, they are complementary. If the context asks for it, I do not have it ruled out at all.”
Bet the coach card as Ancelotti did? “When Ancelotti said that he had already done so much in his career that he could afford (laughs). I am starting, I can't risk so much. But I can say that Fede Valverde is going to make many goals.”
I think Tchouaméni can be a hybrid player
Three centrals in your scheme. “Time is being smaller. I think Tchouaméni can be hybrid, in a phase in one way and another phase of another, that wealth gives us more alternatives”
Papel of Tchouameni: “I had seen him a lot, but in the end you have to meet him. He has the ability to adapt, he is very intelligent when taking the concepts. His position is very important to me, to be able to be strong in the area of the medium”
Mbappé and Gonzalo could play together; It depends on the moment and the needs
Front: “I have the three. Endrick is recovering, but of course we have it. We are not planning the template, but looking for immediate performance. The decisions will be made afterwards.”
Dead times in football: “I don't know if I would be in favor or against, the presence of elements that are disruptive to the game … It would be necessary to contemplate it. I do not say no, but in normal conditions I do not know if it is the best.”
Team medical part. “The call will be the same. Camavinga is better, but it is soon for tomorrow. They add Militao and Carvajal training.”
