Real Madrid coach José Mourinho spoke at the press conference prior to the Champions League match. The AEK, which will take place Wednesday in Athens.
Portuguese has commented on the team’s situation, goals for this season, some of the main players and the process of building a winning team.
Real Madrid comes to this confrontation with three victories from the first three matches in the league phase, but Mourino has warned that the team should not enjoy the results so far.
We’re close to qualifying in the preliminary phase, but still far from securing a country directly among the top 16 teams. We need points, Mourinho said, also remembering that Real Madrid has won only one of eight matches held in Athens.
Morainho believes in the process, not in turning points
Asked whether victory in Rome was a turning point for the season, the Portuguese coach stressed that he does not believe much at special times but in constant work.
Emotionally, such victories always bring something positive. However, I don’t think it was a turning point in our game, because I believe more in the process, he said.
According to Mourinho, the team improves through training and fights, as players become better acquainted with each other.
Valverde, captain and key player in every position
The coach also spoke to the superlate about Federico Valverden, whom he praised as one of the most important players in the team.
Moourinho stressed that the captain’s responsibility has changed the way Uruguay sees things and that he is willing to use it in different positions.
For me, he’s a real captain. I’m convinced that Fede won’t mind playing in any position. I’m sure he’ll be back at the center of the midfield in a moment, Mouriinho said.
He acknowledged he is satisfied with Valverde’s appearances as wing defender, but added that there will be a need for him even in midfield, depending on the team’s needs.
Three Years to Perfect
Mourinho refused to make comparisons between the current team and what he led during his first term in Madrid.
He praised the current group’s potential, but stressed that this team has still won nothing and that it is located only at the beginning of its journey.
Portuguese commented also on the offensive department, mentioning Winnicius, Kyian Mbupén, Diomandén, Brahim Diazin, and Endrick as football players who give him many opportunities in the attack.
Finally, Mourino faced the question of how long it would take to bring this Real Madrid to perfection.
His answer was brief and clear: Three years. Three seasons. /Telegraphy/
