Fede Valverde: “It’s a mess to see ourselves in 24th place”

Uruguayan midfielder Real Madrid, Fede Valverde, He was the voice in the white dressing room for the crucial Champions League game against Atalanta. The Uruguayan player confessed that the matches, which happen all at once, are “complicated”.

“We have reached a different situation that Real Madrid are not used to and the only way to change the pace is to go as hard as we can and in the best way possible. We know that Atalanta can mark one-on-one. “And that could benefit us.”

Table status

“It’s terrible to see ourselves in 24th place. We’re not used to it. We’re used to feeling more secure being at the top all the time, but hey, that’s part of football. It’s part of the process. We have to stay.” We focused on what we were doing. ”

rival level

“The loss against Athletic helped me not to repeat the mistakes I made. Atalanta are a difficult team as they are difficult to receive the ball, but we knew that we had players with great speed. “We’re going to face it in a very good way.”

Differences in position during the season

“I haven’t talked to Kroos much, almost nothing. The advice and values ​​that he has given me this time are already there. As a full-back I can’t ask him for advice and I’m not sure what their advice is. I would like to play as a “number 10” every game, wherever the coach needs me, for the team, but I can’t do that. The other day, I made a mistake I’ve never made in my career. I had a bad night. ”

Reviews received

“Criticism is part of the job we have to do. Sometimes the press will take us to the altar, sometimes we may fall into the worst days of our lives. You have to keep working and trying to move forward.”

Return of Vinicius

“It’s always good when an injured player can come back and it’s always good to enjoy Vini as a player. He brings joy, football and the desire to keep winning. Whether he plays or not. It will be the director’s decision.”

play with two forwards

“The coach is the one who has to bring the team together. We have to give our best in every game and contribute everything we know. As a midfielder, I’m the one who has to bring the team together. I like playing with forwards who can carry and provide assists.”

accumulation of minutes

“The coach is the one who has to bring the team together. We have to give our best in every game and contribute everything we know. As a midfielder, I’m the one who has to bring the team together. I like playing with forwards who can carry and provide assists.”

Formula to avoid injury

“My secret to playing every game is to enjoy it. It is a great honor for me to defend the Real Madrid shield, because Real Madrid is the best club in the world. I wonder if my children and parents would be proud if I could protect the Real Madrid shield.”I retire. ”