Zinedine Zidane appeared before the media in a telematic press conference, to analyze the victory of Real Madrid against Eibar. These are the impressions of the Madrid coach.
New football: “It is a completely different thing from what we experienced before, you have to adapt. We started the game very well, but in the second part it was difficult. On a physical level I do not think, because we are well prepared. A bit of everything. We were not correct. I'll keep the first part, it was forceful. It is an important victory, three very important points. Ten games to go. ”
Madrid was good in the first half and blurred in the seconda: “It can also be 3-0. The first part was very good in everything and maybe we relaxed in the second. There is no one thing in particular. The changes … We had to change. The first change is because Carvajal sprained his ankle, Ramos also had discomfort, Hazard because he had not played for a long time … All five changes had to be made. I don't think it was the changes that made the game change. I'll keep the first part. “
Hazard: “I am not going to tell you that it was an agreed thing about his minutes. It was known that Eden would lack a bit of rhythm playing the whole game. But in the end he played an hour, well too. The hit? Better this way. They gave him a good blow, a scare, but this is football. At the break he said he was fine, that he was glad he had been hit and was not afraid. He is happy with what he did and we are also ”.
Why did Rodrygo play as a starter? Why did Mendy play with her legs changed? “Rodrygo is a Madrid player, I have 23 players available and I have to choose. And the thing about Mendy is that Carvajal has hurt himself and has already played in this position in the past and can play there, he has no problems with his right leg. ”
How is Asensio's return considered? “We are happy to have Asensio available and little by little. We have a lot of players and Marco is fine. I'm going to use you. Today he could not but there are other games and he has to be prepared, like all the players. But I count on Marco ”.
What was the message to your players to face such a game? “In the end we know the situation, it is rare for everyone. The players are all champions and adapt to the situation. This, in addition, is going to be yes until the end of the season. We have to get into our heads, which is what will touch us to the end, and we have to remove everything that we have inside without our audience. ”
How important is Bale going to be this season? “The players are all important. You are here to discuss this. In the end the same thing always happens. I will have everyone. We now have ten games and the Champions League and I am going to need all my players.
What diet did Benzema follow to become so thin? “I don't know the diet, but Karim takes great care of himself, like most players. It is physically fine. He is happy to play again. It is fine. Keep it up, we need it. “
Many matches in a short time: “We can not do anything, the calendar is what there is. So we have a large workforce and we are going to need everyone. And what happened today with Carvajal, Ramos and Marcelo is normal. After so long, something happens to the players is normal. The good thing is that we can make five changes and we have to rest well and think about the game on Thursday at ten at night. This is inevitable. “
Are you worried that long-term attack players difficulty in scoring? “I don `t believe. In the end we have players upstairs who can make a difference. In the end, the pass from Hazard to Ramos he could score, but since he is altruistic… Ramos hits but Hazard was able to score the goal. It is altruism and I am glad ”.
How did you experience this return to competition? How do you see the connection between Benzema and Hazard? “The feeling is good, although it is a bit strange when we experience it up close. We are happy to meet again. We will adapt to this situation. The message is that, I am happy to return to the competition. And when it comes to Eden and Karim it is wonderful to see them communicate and above all I talk about the second goal, which is a pass from Eden to Ramos. We will need all the players and do better next time. “