How strange it is to see a world-class footballer giving a live interview to a television show. And how natural does it seem Casemiro (Sao Paulo, 28 years old). Staying at the hotel, in full concentration with Brazil and a few hours after flying to Peru, the midfielder attended Come on to chat about the news that surrounds them.
His real name: “Few people know that my name is actually Casimiro, because my mother's last name is with i: Casimiro. When I played in Brazil, there was a game in Sao Paulo in which people started calling me Casemiro. That day I played a great game and I decided to continue calling me like that, with e. And until today. “
Dorsal: “When I returned after being in Porto they told me to choose between the twenty-one or the 14. I did not hesitate, I took the 14 by Xabi Alonso and Guti. They were two references with whom I learned and grew “.
Real Madrid: “We are leaders … The sensations are very good! I hope that people continue to speak and we continue to be leaders. The preseason? It was short, but as you say in Spain, 'it is what it is'. We are still taking shape and we it's a bit lacking, but the dynamics are good. “
Goal foul: “How is he going to miss a goal! Benzema is probably the best nine in the world and you have to have a minimum of respect for him. Since last year we have been a very solid team with players like Hazard, Rodrygo, Vinicius … We cannot score five goals in all the games, but no goal is missing “.
Transfers: “We have the same team that won the League last year. Obviously the more quality players that can come, the better, but with this team we have shown that titles can be won and last year we raised two (League and Super Cup). We know that the current squad is strong. Were signings needed? That's a question for the president. “
Hazard: “He knows he's struggling, but in training you can tell he's a great player. When he starts to have a rhythm and has 3-4 games, he'll be the same as always. Last year he was injured at his best, he just needs regularity. “.
Bale: “He got along very well with everyone. When he plays, if he's focused, he's one of the best in the world, top 5 without a doubt. For me it's a pleasure to have shared a dressing room with someone like him. I hope everything goes great for him in this stage at Tottenham. I appreciate the 'chirlos' that he put in the finals, when I think of Gareth it is to remember those good moments “.
Mbappé: “He is a great player and in this club they talk about many names. If Madrid signed all those who leave, we would have more than 100 players in the squad. Mbappé is not our player and I will talk about him when he is, if any day it is. I like him, but also Neymar, Coutinho … They are footballers of extreme quality and everyone loves it. “
Young: “They must have mirrors, references to follow, because in 4-5 years they (Rodrygo, Vinicius, Valverde, Varane …) will be the leaders of Madrid. We, the veterans, try to put the line to follow for the kids The policy of signing young players from the club is a huge success. “
Champions: “Madrid are obliged to push themselves to the maximum. The group (Mönchengladbach, Inter and Shakhtar) is difficult. We will have to come out strong. Very strong.”
Hard player reputation: “The defensive midfielder has to be aggressive. Careful? Yes, but it is a difficult position. I always try to keep situations under control.”
Future: “I love watching football, to the point that my wife sometimes gets upset because I spend my days watching games. Being a coach? Hopefully not, because it's a very complicated position. No matter how things go, the coach it always ends up being the culprit. “
Brazil: “The road to lifting a World Cup is very long (Brazil has not lifted a World Cup for 20 years). We have a good pool of young people who have been pushing hard. We are creating a new identity and that is the way. We want the World Cup, but first you have to qualify and that's what we're focused on. “
Rafael Nadal: “He continues to make history. He is one of the best of all time and for me it is an honor that he is also from Madrid. I wish him all the luck in the world in the future and I congratulate him on what he achieved in Paris. doing is not normal and you have to enjoy it “.
Arrival to eSports: “I have created a Counter Strike team by signing Brazilian players. The coaching staff is entirely Spanish. Soon I will give more news, but the goal is for it to be the best team.”
Save The Children Ambassador: “We are many players, we try to help with our image, because with our influence we can save a lot of people. Even if it is a little, a minimum, we should all contribute.”
Peru, next rival
Brazil will close its round of matches in this break with a visit to the National Stadium in Lima. The game will be at dawn from October 13 to 14 and will be played at 02:00 (Spanish peninsular time). Brazil began their way to the World Cup with a crushing win (5-0) in Sao Paulo against Bolivia. Marquinhos, Firmino and Coutinho were the scorers; Casemiro, indisputable for Tite, played the 90 minutes.