Valverde: I don't want to rest, and we're not used to this

Real Madrid midfield star Fede Valverde appeared in a press conference, to talk about tomorrow's confrontation against Atalanta, in the sixth round of the Champions League, in the match that will be held on Tuesday evening.

The player said: “We have arrived in a situation that we are not accustomed to. The only way to change this year is to try to do your best and in the best way. Show everything we have worked on and do it well. You have to be strong in defense and attack and for the media to contribute.” Up and down. Atalanta can monitor individually and this suits us well because of the players we have.”

He added about their position in the Champions League: “We are not used to going through these moments. We tend to be At the top, more calmly when facing this competition, but it is part of football and the process. We have to work and prove what we are doing. Even though we have won many things with this club, we have to be Pay attention.”

He continued: “The confrontation with Athletic Bilbao taught me... Atalanta is a team that creates difficulties in individual marking because it is difficult to receive the ball, but our players are fast and have a good way to play underneath.” the pressure. We are players created for these matches.”

He added: “Talks with Kroos? We didn't talk much. All the advice you have given me over the years is enough. I can't ask him for advice as a winger. I can give my best wherever the coach needs me. I would love to be able to play all 10 games that day, I made a mistake against Bilbao, but football is a process in which these things happen. The important thing is to always work and move forward.”

He stressed: “It is part of the work we have to do. Sometimes things don't go well, that's part of this job. It is not easy, but you have to know how to deal with these moments and move forward, especially because of the people around us.”

He continued: “It is good that the injured have returned, and for Lee, I am happy to have them again, they give us joy and hunger to win. It is a matter of satisfaction and happiness that Vinicius can be with us tomorrow, even though his presence in the squad will be the coach’s decision.”

He noted: “The coach is the one who chooses the squad. It is up to us to give our best, whatever the plan, even if I contribute a grain of sand. As a midfielder, I like to play with strikers who move the ball a lot forward and a little back.”

He concluded: “Do you need To rest? No, I want to keep playing. One tries to rest and eat well in order to recover the next day. Of course, sometimes your head can explode, after San Mames for example, it was very difficult for me to sleep, because I am not used to living these moments. I told my wife that I might be a bit mentally tired, and she told me not to think too much, that I am a leader and I should bear that. My priority is for the team to see that no matter how many mistakes there are, we always have to move forward, and it is a great honor to wear this shirt to defend the best team in the world.”