Zidane: “We suffer but we are alive”

After the draw against him Chelsea that keeps you with 'sneak' options at the end of Istanbul, Zidane He assured that the result of the match was “fair.”

“It is true that the first part was a bit complicated, but we rectified and the second was better. We have had more order and controlled everything better “

The Frenchman did not think that Chelsea He was superior and even asserted that his own deserved something more. “I am happy for the effort of the players. We are happy with what we did in general and of course we are alive. We know we have to go to London to win and get into the final, “he said.

Regarding the physical condition, Zidane He assured that it is essential for the tie to manage the minutes of his players. “It was a very close game and now on Saturday we have another important duel and we have to manage the players' minutes.”

And in reference to the proper names, the one that came to the fore was that of Karim Benzema, author of the team's only goal in today's game. “What of Karim is awesome. I am not surprised at what he does in each game but I am with all my players. The effort they have made is impressive and they are the best I have ”.

Finally, again Zidane emphasized the difficulty of what has been achieved against the English team since it is a very good team, in his words. “It has not been easy. It is a semifinal of Champions and the rival is very good. It is what it is. We have to suffer and we suffer but we are convinced of what we are doing ”.

Your level as a coach

“I am very proud of my players. I am the coach of the team and with the players we prepare and believe in what we prepare. It is what we try to do in each game ”.

Presence of Sergio Ramos on the lap

“Hopefully he can be with us as soon as possible but he hasn't trained with us yet and we don't know if he will be or not. What is clear is that I want all my players by my side ”.