Carrasco: “Physically I am in the best moment of my career”

The return of Yannick Carrasco to Atlético is one of the best decisions of the rojiblanco club in the transfer market in recent years. Because the Carrasco who returned from China soon proved to be a very different footballer from the one who left. More mature and more real hungry, after two years in Chinese football (“when you go abroad you realize how lucky you were in Europe”). In LaLiga del Atlético he has been fundamental, one of the key men. Now, the rojiblanco has spoken from the concentration with the Belgian team for the European Championship and reveals what is palpable on the pitch: “Physically, perhaps I am in the best moment of my career”.

The end explained how. With a lot of work in the gym and with a lot of race in every game. “But also because experience is extremely important: knowing your body and knowing when to run or when to run, running less and being tactically better.. “. Carrasco also avoided comparisons with Hazard, who tries to be in time for Belgium after two unfortunate years, full of injuries.”It is a collective sport, not individual “, settled. He also recalled the feelings prior to the European Championship in France, five years ago, when everything around him was flattery, his great moment was said to be, and things did not turn out as he wanted, neither individually nor collectively (Belgium fell in the quarterfinals against Wales, 3-1). “In relation to my age and from my experience (this time), I think it will be something positive“.” People say we are favorites, is what we hear. But internally we just focus on our game and winning. We try not to listen too much, we are in our own bubble, “he said.

Simeone-Martínez comparison

“The style changes. Simeone is more defensive, it starts with defense. Martínez is more oriented towards the attack, with more possession“said Carrasco, who added that both with Atlético and with the” Red Devils “he has freedom in attack” to do whatever he wants “as long as he fulfills his defensive tasks. “They have different philosophy. They are both great coaches, with a good relationship with the players, who explain to you what is going well and what is not.“.

“I have sacrificed a lot for my team this year. The last few months were decisive in helping us win the championship. I have a winning mentality. It is one of the strongest points of my character“, he added.