“The discussions about Zidane will reappear after the next defeat”

Toni Kroos is very clear that the debate on the continuity of Zidane at Real Madrid he will re-emerge with a new defeat. “We already had this kind of discussion two or three times,” explained the German midfielder on the podcast Einfach Mal Luppen that he shares with his brother. Felix, to add that “I am sure they will resurface after the next defeat.”

For Kroos, the key to facing this situation “always depends on how you handle it. This last week we signed three victories out of three, it was key in our situation in qualifying. If we want to continue to have ambitions, it is clear that, practically, we cannot allow ourselves to escape ”.

Kroos He recalled the self-demand that exists in Real Madrid. “These nine points are a must, from my point of view. I see it without emotion. These are three games that we have to win. We must admit that, throughout the season, we have not always won this type of game against supposedly inferior rivals such as Huesca or Getafe now, “he said.

A week away from facing the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 against the Atalanta, Kroos stressed the importance of continuing as before so that the debate on Zidane. “It is clear: after three victories, all discussion disappears a little. But this does not stop, the Champions League returns and we know very well how quickly you re-enter a negative dynamic. For this reason, I hope that these games will help us to face the coming weeks with confidence. It is key ”, he sentenced.

Kroos who described his feelings after scoring during the 2-0 win against Valencia as follows: “It was as if Christmas and birthdays had fallen on the same day.”