Atlético de Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente reviewed the news and the last few months at El Larguero. The Anfield hero, who scored two goals that ultimately meant the mattress's classification to the quarterfinals, spoke about the return to training, about that magical night and about the team's dream: to win the Champions League.
Anfield party: “In the end we all really enjoyed that night. I have seen the game a few times these months. At home I had all the time in the world, every time I see him I get goose bumps. I have seen the whole game a couple of times, the extension three or four ”.
Back to training: “It has been very long, we have never been so long without touching the ball. It was difficult for us, when you go back to training, discomfort appears everywhere “
Loving the fans: “In the end it is what I always say, when you speak in the field, you work and you are an example in terms of effort and perseverance, people end up falling into your networks. Every match and training I have given everything and the fans value it ”
Anfield shirt: “We have two shirts in the game, I threw that one because I knew I had another one to remember. In the end, with everything that happened, I decided to donate it and Broncano kept it. If I get to know that it is him, I put another one that was not that one ”
Football return without public: “It is going to be a very strange sensation. Soccer is the people, the hobby. You will lose your magic. You have to adapt as soon as possible and look on the bright side. We will hear more. Let it pass quickly and they can return as soon as possible ”
Hear all: “Some will have to be cut”
Ambient sound: “Listen to that and see the empty seats … I don't know which is worse”
Toys: “If they moved it would be the bomb. You don't realize they are there, it is not the same as a person ”
Public in some stadiums: “If the health authorities accept it, that's fine, as long as it's the same for everyone. Or all with public or all without public “
Burgos jumpsuit: “He is a happy and funny guy. He wants to get something big this season. His decision is understandable and respectable, we wish him the best ”
Cholo: “I was not surprised. He had informed me well of what he was like. He is a different coach, he does not resemble any of the ones I have had. I am amazed at the ability they have to put the entire team into training, a possession, a passing figure… They make you not leave training for a second ”
Atleti-Real Madrid Final: “I would like Atleti to reach the final, it is very important. The rival is indifferent ”
Win to Madrid: “I would like to because it's a great team, I would have the same feeling against another great one”
White past: “We all have our past, it cannot be changed. As I always say, when you do things right it doesn't matter. Atleti has respected me a lot. I have felt comfortable from the beginning with the team and the fans ”
Understanding with colleagues: “It is wonderful to play with Koke, Saúl, Thomas… With the ball there are many with quality, but the work they have without the ball is not done by many.
Difference with Madrid: “He is another coach, other players … It is a different football and it is difficult to adapt to what is required of you”
Friendship in the locker room: “There is the group of Spaniards that we always get together. Koke, Morata, Vitolo, Antonio… ”
Adaptation to Atleti: “I've gotten along well. As much as things do not turn out, I do not stop working and was prepared for the opportunity. With the passage of time you get to know the mister. I feel very comfortable and very comfortable wherever I go. “
Winter market: “I have not contemplated leaving. I let my uncle know that he didn't want to go out. I wanted to hold on, I was confident that one day the opportunity would come and I would take advantage of it ”
Entertainment: “I am more of videogames. I've played Call of Duty with friends a lot. ”
restaurant: “Serrano's restaurant is doing well, with the reopening of the terrace”
Pranks on your partner: “In these months you are looking for any excuse to entertain myself and I love jokes. She accepts them great ”