Koke Resurrection, captain of the Atlético de Madrid, He analyzed the moment of the team for the coming season and what it means for him to be captain of the rojiblanco team. He did it at the farewell to José Ramón de la Morena, on the radio.
THE SELECTION
“You always have the illusion of coming to the National Team, I had not been summoned for two years and I always told the coach that I thought of helping from wherever I was called. It is an honor to be here and to be able to defend my country and we hope it will be many more years. But step by step and now focus on the game on Friday that we really want to continue advancing ”.
THE CAPTAIN
“Becoming captain is something that costs a lot for all the sacrifice and effort that it entails. You put aside plans with friends, many trips by bus, subway, hours lost but it has been worth it. The effort pays off. You not only have to behave well on the field, but also off. You have to bring the values of Athletics both inside and outside ”.
TIPS FOR CAPTAINING
“I am left with two tips, one that gave me Godin, who told me to be myself, not to change as a person by wearing the bracelet, and with another of Gabi that he told me to think about playing, which is the most important thing and not about other things. Those two pieces of advice have helped me a lot to be the person I am today and to continue working and helping the team ”.
HIS BEST MEMORY OF CALDERÓN
“Of Calderon I'll take the night of the Champions League that we eliminated at Barcelona in 2014 and the night against Madrid, although they eliminated us in the semifinals. For me they were two of the best nights that I have lived in the stadium because of the people and everything that was generated. In the Wanda we carry little time but there are games of Champions and the link that they mark especially for him with the environment. Also the day we eliminate the Arsenal and we went to the end of the Europe
League. There have been very beautiful nights in both stadiums but those moments are special for me ”.