Zinedine ZidaneAlways cautious, he did not want to deviate one iota from the discourse that he has maintained since the return of the competition. “We can be happy, but we cannot relax. This has been a final and there are still five finals, “said the white coach after struggling to win the Getafe (1-0).
“We have done a phenomenal team effort because the opponent has put us in difficulties and we have removed it with team spirit. These are three very important points for us ”, he analyzed Zidane, happy about the defensive performance.
“When it comes to thinking as a team, everyone is involved when we lose the ball. We are lacking freshness offensively, but the team is very solid and we want to continue like this. I am proud of the solidity and balance. In defense we are doing great ”, added the French coach.
“We needed a plus in the second half, everyone is involved and everyone can contribute, is what the changes did. We opened the bands well and the changes brought freshness, ”he said of the decisive entry at game time.
“Without suffering, things cannot be achieved. The game has been one of the most difficult since the return, there is nothing easy. We have to congratulate all the players because it is not easy what they are doing ”.
Varane, with a strong blow to the cervicals
“Varane He is not well because he has a blow to the cervicals. We are not going to risk anything. It was a strong blow, now he is at home with the doctor. Tomorrow we will see what he has, ”he said of the central defender, who had to leave the field in half an hour after receiving a shot.