Xabi Alonso He did not want to “put the medal” of the three goals scored by the Real Madrid before him Pachucaall of midfielders, and removed iron into the matter of temperature, since “it is not necessary to be a meteorologist to know that football is better played.” The white team coach appeared at a press conference after the fundamental victory of his own 3-1 and valued the effort of the team playing with one less since 8 ′ for the expulsion of Raúl Asencio.
«He is sad, disappointed. It is a mistake that marks the game. Any approach that we can have changes as a result. We will talk about it. They are things to learn from. In those plays it is better to leave and fit the 0-1 than to play with ten the entire game. Fortunately, it has not happened, but they are clear situations. We will talk to Raúl that these things have to try to avoid them, ”he said.
«Given the context in which we had put the game we have been very mature. Defensive discipline has given us the opportunity to create occasions. Transitions with two fantastic goals. These three points are super important and have a lot of mood and sports, ”said the coach in Real Madrid TV.
«You have to recognize the sacrifice, I have congratulated the boys. We want to play with 11 and win with 11, ”he added. «For me the three goals have been three goals. It is what we had talked about. Get from the second line. They have had that traction and know how to get to the area. Fede (Valverde) We need him at his best, today the bad taste of the mouth and happy for him has been removed, ”he valued.
«Con Gonzalo y Come We have set to the last line. There have been positive things within the situation you have with one less. Besides has been there Thibaut (Courtois) holding, but the team has been very good, ”he settled on the Television of the White Club.
“I'm not going to put that medal”
At a press conference, Xabi Alonso also talked about the goals of the midfielders: «Last year things happened and I will not say that the three goals have scored them from the center of the field for my work. I'm not going to put that medal. We have spoken it in the hydration pause. The team has managed to control the game without ball. We knew that once we recovered we knew how to leave. Thus the two goals have arrived. The 3-0 has been very important in case we fit not having to go tight. A very important victory for us ».
«Probably, the one we had to defend in a low block with a player less is a direct consequence. You have to have humility to interpret the moment. The defensive line has been holding the area well. It is a party to read it in situations rather than in approach. As we have taken many positive things and the three points above all, ”he explained.
«Something Toni told us, we support him. If it has happened, measures will be taken. It is something unacceptable, that if all referees there is no tolerance with what the measures take. Antonio has told us and we believe him. They are investigating it now, ”he clarified about the alleged racist insult of Gustavo Cabral a Rüdiger.
«Moisture today was not so high. Yes it was very hot, but the weather conditions were more favorable and we have felt better, ”he said about Charlotte. «I am looking forward to having him back, we have to see day by day. You have to wait. Now we fly back to Florida And we'll see how it is, ”he clarified about the state of Kylian Mbappéwho did not play this Sunday.
Xabi Alonso resembles Valverde with a legend
«Normally, it helps when the temperature is cooler, but it is what there is. We will not be able to change it because I complain a lot now. Within a few days the temperature in Philadelphia will drop. You don't have to be a meteorologist so that knowing that football is better played, ”he joked.
«Valverde is a profile Steven Gerrard. I am very happy to train him. I think all coaches would like to have a Valverde Fede on the team. The passion and claw that Fede has been seen in the celebration, ”said Xabi Alonso about Uruguayan, author of the third goal of Real Madrid.
«He deserves it. The love and recognition you receive. Any fan of another team recognizes the world and legendary size that has Wound (modric). Today he has come out and has made another great game, ”he concluded, putting in value the constant tribute to the Croatian in USA during the Club World Cup.
