Llorente: “Anfield was a turning point for me”

Marcos Llorente has been one of the signings that has given the best performance in the Atlético de Madrid in this grade. The Madrilenian knew how to readjust, hand in hand with Diego Pablo Simeone, to end up as one of the fittest players on the European scene.

The Madrid midfielder has undergone a great transformation this season in his career as a footballer. And that's why the magazine GQ Spain has chosen him as one of the images for its September issue, which has as its motto “Change is good”(Change is good).

“It is very special to experience a change like the one I have experienced in football. I know that it is something that is not given much ”, explained the player who remembered his magical night of Anfield Road. Paradigm of the aforementioned change.

“It was the most beautiful night of my career, without a doubt. It will be forever in my memories and it was spectacular, not only on a personal level, but for what it meant for the team, “he explained. One night that was a turning point in the season for him. “When you experience a change, when a change like this occurs and things are going well, it is something super special. I know it is difficult, so it makes me very happy to have had this opportunity. The credit, of course, goes to the coach, because he is the one who ultimately decides in which position you play. He saw that a little higher up he was going to bring very good things to the team and that, as he said, in training it was clear that he could play higher. Then the day of Anfield it came out super good and it was a turning point, “he said.

He also spoke about food. “In the end, it's about eating in the most natural way possible. I leave out cereals, pasta, rice, wheat, dairy … and as proteins, vegetables or carbohydrates, such as sweet potato. Not only does it make me feel good, it also makes me happy, “he said before indicating that physical preparation is also key for him.

“For me it is something natural and simple because I have always liked to train and take care of myself to the maximum, not only to increase my sports performance, but also for my health,” he said, adding that his philosophy is “hard work, a clear conscience.” “It is something my father told me many years ago and it is the phrase that I have carried with me everywhere. Above all, because when things are going well, everyone likes to work, they like to improve; but when they don't go well, that's when I have repeated those words to myself the most, “he concluded by saying to highlight the importance of his father:” He has supported me a lot as a father, but, above all, he has given me very important advice, since in the end he is someone who knows the football elite very well. He also had many times when he did not play and, for that reason, he has told me to always try to enjoy football, since he has regretted not enjoying himself at those times ”.