Aurelién Tchouaménimidfielder Real Madrid, appeared this Tuesday at a press conference at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy to analyze the match of the second day of the Champions against Lillealthough he also referred to the embarrassment that occurred last Sunday at the Metropolitano, where Atlético’s ultra fans threw objects at the goal. Courtois, which forced the referee to stop the derby for 16 minutes.
“The thing about Metropolitan It is not good for the image of football. “We have to put an end to this because there are children who watch the games and just want to enjoy themselves,” said the French footballer from the Merengue team.
Tchouaméni also spoke about the harsh criticism he usually receives from some media for his performances on the pitch. “I’m calm. I know that people are going to talk whether you do it right or wrong. The important thing is to do your best. That’s the most important thing. “If you listen to the press too much you’re going to go crazy.”
The French international assured that “I feel better. Last year I had problems with my left foot, but We have done a spectacular job with the doctors and I have no pain. “I’m going to try to help my team,” he added.
The merengue midfielder recalled that “Toni Kroos was very important for us in getting the ball out, but now we have other players. “We have more responsibilities now, but we are going to improve and do everything to win the games.”
“At Real Madrid there are no gifts”
In his opinion, “sometimes we have to understand our responsibility and do what is best for the team. Sometimes it is not the best for me, but the important thing is to help the team. If you play for Real Madrid it is because you have qualities. There are no gifts here,” he stated.
Tchouaméni also praised the work of Carlo Ancelotti at the head of the team. “It’s very important to me. We always talk about what I have to do. We have to do things well. It’s a pleasure to work with him because he helps me a lot,” he confessed.
Regarding the very busy schedule that is taking its toll on many players, Tchouaméni explained that “there are many games, but that is not the problem. We have to rotate and the highest levels of football have to meet. Having so many games generates injuries and football without important players is worse,” he said.
Read also
Asked about Vincius, Tchouaméni is clear that the Brazilian attacker “deserves the Ballon d’Or. We’ll see, but I think he has a lot of possibilities.” Finally, Lille’s level stood out. “They play very well. They have a great squad with good players and we will have to give everything to win. It is an honor to play against Lille and I love wearing the shirt of the greatest team in the world.”