Morata, on the case of the renovation of Ramos: “If I have to recommend him …”

Álvaro Morata has attended the media in the preview of the first match of the Qualification Phase for the Qatar 2022 World Cup that the National Team disputes against Greece. The Juventus forward aims to start due to the loss of Gerard Moreno

-Are Morata and Cristiano really happy at Juventus?

-We could be happier because it has been a complicated year that due to small details most of our objectives have been lost or have been difficult. I see him fine with Cristiano, although it is true that when you are used to winning the Champions League, not reaching the quarterfinals is difficult, but you have to look at the goals that lie ahead because the season is not over yet.

-You have needed psychological support, what do you think that the Spanish Parliament criticizes this?

– More value should be given to what professionals do. Just as there are physical injuries that affect the body, there are ailments that affect the head. I have not had a deep depression, but I have had moments that I have had a bad time. I would like to help people who have a bad time, to know that footballers also have a bad time and if we need help we have to look for it to get ahead. An expert person can help you a lot.

-What do you think of Marcos Llorente's evolution?

-Marcos can see everything he works, how he takes care of his body and I am happy with all the good that he achieves. It was difficult for him to win the place when he arrived at Atlético, but we knew of his talent and he is winning everything he is achieving.

At what level do you see Spain for the Eurocup?

-We have a good team, the base is very good, we play well with the ball, we are prepared to compete to the fullest.

-The Eurocup is near and you will not want to be left out of the list as it happened in the 2018 World Cup.

-I have thought about that many times. It is my dream to win something with Spain. I went from celebrating the titles in the Plaza de Colón to defending the National Team shirt. It is very difficult to win what our teammates won, but our dream is to surpass what they have done. We must look to the future with optimism and qualify to play the World Cup, which is not easy, look at how Italy and the Netherlands have been left out of big dates. We have to be in the World Cup yes or yes.

-You have left, you have returned and you have left Real Madrid again, would you recommend Sergio Ramos to leave?

-With Sergio's age and career, if I have to recommend him what to do (smile). He is the captain of the National Team and is aware of the young, the most veteran, of all his teammates. That he does what he has to do and that he continues to perform here with the National Team and scoring the goals he scores in Madrid.

-Do you see Cristiano back in Madrid?

-I have no idea, I don't really talk to him about football, just when preparing the games and adapting to his movements. Anything can happen in life, I hope it stays and I can be there to see it because one likes to play with the best players. The first thing to be happy because he is a great person who I admire for his career and he is a great professional. Hopefully I can play with him next year.

-Is it considered the nine of Spain?

-I feel like a National Team player and the coach makes me feel important every time I come. He demands a lot from me, nothing and nothing less than what the position of forward of the Spanish team means. I am very happy and grateful to be here, that is why I suffer when things at the club do not go well because I know that it can be affected in the list of the National Team.

-Does your return to Atlético after the transfer depend on Simeone's continuity on the bench?

-There are times that our opinion in the world of football does not count for much. You have to be where you are wanted, where you are valued and where you play.

-Who would you sign for Madrid? Haaland or Mbappé?

-As I am not the president of Madrid, for my team I would sign both of them. They are different, Haaland is more of a center forward and Mbappé has everything to dominate football in the coming years. It's nice to see them play and they are the future of football.

-Does Madrid have options to win the 14 Champions League?

-Madrid is always there and has another chance.

-Do you feel more loved by Pirlo than by Simeone?

-I am grateful to Cholo. I admire and respect him. One of the best things that has happened to me is playing under his command. Football is like that. I was happy at Atlético and I am happy at Juve. We'll see what happens. The future only knows the one above.

-Is it very different to play with Cristiano in attack than to make him a reference in the National Team?

-It's totally different to play with Cristiano. You have to adapt to many things and with pleasure I have given him many passes this year, the one with the most assists in my career. In the National Team I have to extend the team and be an option also in support.