MADRID, Jan. 8 (SportsFinding) –
Real Madrid coach Zinédine Zidane said on Wednesday that he and his pupils look for “always different things”, alluding to the good performance of the five midfielders he has lined up to win Valencia CF (1-3) in the first semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup.
“In our mind is having possession, because we know that the opponent does not like to run behind the ball and we interpret it well. We are always looking for different things and that's it. Today it has been like this and the next game may be different, we'll see. It has been a good game and we interpret everything well, “Zidane said at a press conference from Jeddah (Saudi Arabia).
“You could play with the extremes, but we wanted another option by putting Isco and Luka (Modric) a little more inside, and attacking with the sides. It is, as always, an offensive lineup. The most important thing for us is the performance that we did in the opposite field, pressing up and playing football well. Above all, wanting to hurt the opponent and that's what we did, even in the second part, where we went a little more vertical, “he stressed.
“A coach wants to see that of his players, who are all good. But it is a semifinal, we have not won anything,” recalled coach Merengue, and then praise Isco Alarcón. “He has shown responsibility, he wants to play, he does not weigh it. And the others alike, there are some who play a little less and it also looks. We try to be all at the same level and we will continue like this. Because, every time a player it's his turn to play, they do well, “he insisted.
“I swim,” 'Zizou' replied when asked what merit is attributed to the resurgence of Isco. “I am the coach of this team, but of all the players. They work to be good and at this level,” added the French coach.
“The good thing is the dynamics that we are showing in each game. Each game has to be demonstrated. Yesterday, I already said at the press conference that we had to show our best version. And, I don't know if it's the best, but we can be happy with the game. Now, let's rest and think about the next game, it's going to be another world and we have to be well rested, “he said.
Regarding the Welshman Gareth Bale, he has said that “he is currently not in a position” to ensure his presence at the end of next Sunday. “He has not trained all week and then we have to see him with the doctors. The important thing is that they are all here, what they did and stay with this game,” said Zidane.
Likewise, it has downplayed Luka Jovic's poor aim. “I think he has played a good game. Of course he has not scored, but he has had one and almost brand. He has worked hard and it is not easy when you do not play many games,” he said.
“When you haven't played for a long time, there are differences in level. If you ask him, he probably would have liked to score a goal. But the most important thing is the work he has done, he has given everything on the field. And in the end we are a team, not just a player; he has done his job, like everyone else, and we are glad of that “, concluded 'Zizou'.