"I will show everyone I can play much better" · Pellegrini already holds the key for us to play better and win more games "·" Kaka is indispensable "·" If not for the doctors of Madrid, still would not be right "
He continues to illuminate the face when he says: "I was not prepared for that." That was the most massive presentation on the history of football. Then a devastating injury ended his home in white, but Cristiano Ronaldo (Madeira, 1985) were cured and has again decided to mark an epoch in Madrid.
QUESTION. When we interviewed him on July 4 in Lisbon and Madrid speak, the club had not yet met. Are the expectations that had have been overtaken by events? Is it as expected or is better than expected? RESPONSE. I did not expect that Real had so many fans, really. I played at Manchester, but not comparable in this regard. For example, when we are at home there are many people waiting outside just to see the bus pass. It's impressive, not thinking that way. At club level, is very similar because it is a team that wants to win every time, and me I like that. It's a big responsibility, but the players have to be accustomed to this pressure. This club has a lot of pressure but I like that gives us a greater responsibility to continue doing things right. In other respects has some better and some worse, but the truth as a club is that Real Madrid is spectacular.
P. He will never forget the day of submission. The face he wore when approaching the stadium and see the people he hoped would show it. Still, remembering that day or have become accustomed to live with it? A. Of course I remember! Such a thing can not be forgotten, and was not prepared for something of that scale. All that the public was waiting for me, a lot of emotion when, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful of my life. And now my motivation is to correspond at all with good displays and to the best of me. It was an unforgettable moment in my life, no doubt.
P. Is Real Madrid is the best fans in the world? R. Well, it's a great hobby [Takes a long pause and reflect]. I will be honest and make a nuance: the taste is not bad, but much depends on how we are playing. If the team does well, is seen much more, but when the computer is not good, we feel the public demand.
P. That is, is the most demanding in the world. R. Yes it is demanding. We feel we have a responsibility to give a good show, but sometimes not possible. We always try, but I think that sometimes the computer is not good and the fans could give us more strength from the stands. Little by little we will improve it. The fans of Manchester, for example, much intimidated or Liverpool City right parties. I think if our audience tried to do that would be much better for everyone and give us lots of encouragement to players.
P. And within the field as a player, what was your best time at Real Madrid? R. It is difficult, there are always special moments. I always wanted to play for Real Madrid. It was a club that was talking to me a long time and had to come here because that was what attracted me most. Whenever I wear the white shirt I'm done and I try to do my best same. So maybe my first games are the most special, or when I scored the first goal. They were moments of great happiness, but coming to a camp like the Bernabeu, scoring goals and make people happy, for me it's the biggest thing. It's a unique feeling.
P. How are you playing as a striker? Would you like more to do in the band? R. Yes, I really like. I have great mobility because the mister is freeing me from above. I love to play well.
P. Would like to continue in that position? R. Sure I want. I do not know if possible because I choose not.
P. The coach says yes, you will always there. R. Ah, well worth it! I am happy [laughs]. The truth is that I love that position. There, off to go from left to right. It is a place where I feel comfortable and I pay well, but game where I say.
P. So he played the season in which he scored 42 goals in Manchester, is not right? R. Yes, indeed. With a lot of freedom, was very similar.
P. Then along better scoring average this year than in that season. R. Well, I'm glad, but we must follow. Early days yet and I want to show more and continue doing things right.
P. Are you satisfied with the performance of these four months? R. With the circumstances that have happened, yes, I'm happy. But I want to win more. I know I will give more. I'm going to show people I can be the best and I will continue. I want to conquer all the people and the fans of Real Madrid.
P. Explain how the team has changed since the game against Barcelona. It seems that then came the final takeoff from Real Madrid. R. Lots of things. It is not easy to attach to seven new players. The game system is improving gradually and the mister is proving to be a very intelligent person. With the players we have can not do the style of game that Real are accustomed. Now we are learning different ways of playing and I think the coach already has the key to play better and win more games.
P. Do you consider yourself a complete player in purely footballing terms? We compared our Messi the other day and won. Narrowly, but won. R. I think so I am complete, but is always room for improvement in general. I do not think particular aspects, and I always generalize you have to grow globally. Not only looks at the shooting or dribbling. I have much to learn and a club with players of this quality is the best situation to be always at the highest level.
P. As the season has begun, it seems that the Golden Ball will be a race between Messi and Cristiano. R. To be honest, I'm not obsessed with that topic. If I win things for Real Madrid, Higuain or both I Benzema or any other as we fulfill important. Winning titles is the main objective.
P. Do you agree with those who say that Real Madrid plays better without Kaka? R. Madrid and believes everyone should be respected. But my view is that Kaka is a phenomenon as a person and as a footballer. I hope you come back soon. When you have a problem, one does not end to be comfortable, but a player like Kaka can not hesitate. Kaka is essential to the success of Madrid's present and future.
P. Come on, who prefers to have him beside her. R. Of course! I have to be honest: I also love playing with Higuain, Karim or Rafa, but Kaka is a phenomenon.
P. Jorge Valdano said that his optimism is infectious, which permeates the rest of the team. R. Not only that. People who are not in the locker room do not know the environment we have. I expected different, more conservative, but the truth is that I feel at home. In the few months I've been here made to feel as if he and two or three years.
P. Had he reached his ears that black legend that Raul was a kind of ogre who ate people? R. Raul is an example for me. It is an exemplary professional and a very great person. Both he and Guti and Casillas made me so welcome. For me they are the best examples of the club.
P. Have you had to scream in the dressing room? The Manchester United had a reputation for hitting the occasional cry break when things went wrong. R. I do things by emotion. For example, in the training match on Monday, I instinctively yell out. As my ambition to win and I like to be with me that have the ambition to win, because the only way to win. And in Madrid many players have that ambition and we will prove.
P. Has recovered from injury. You thought maybe I could take more than the account? Can fans remain calm discard all season and is likely to operate? R. Well, quiet, quiet you can never be, because in football you always can hurt you. Take the case of Pepe, who unfortunately is injured and it was perfect. I feel increasingly like to say that doctors and the physios club have helped me a lot and are among the most professional people I've worked with throughout my career.
P. Who referred in particular to Peter Chueca? R. Yes, Peter, and Dr. Carlos Diez also very professional, and everyone else. I'm not saying that at Manchester United and selection are not, but here they treat the players with a special love. I love how they work and I am sure that if I were not working with this team, still not be right. That's my opinion. And, well, I feel better and better. We follow the treatment plan, but operation, certainly not.
P. Did he despair during injury ever? Reappeared, injured, better, worse ... R. No, the truth is that overall I felt good. Then, when I had a relapse with the selection, I despaired a little. Well, neither was despair. I wanted to play but at that time was not possible. Had to follow good recovery plan to return to one hundred percent. Every time I'm better.
P. Are you aware of how important it has become for the team? Because the Real Madrid and Cristiano is one thing, and without it, is quite another ... Was anxious to get back? R. Sure. Because I started very well also, with good goals. I felt great. The truth is that when I got injured I was very sad. It was the worst of times here in Madrid for the circumstances that I had passed. But I always kept hoping I would recover and now every day I get better physically. I'm sure I'll do a great season.
P. But is aware that it has become indispensable to his team? A. No, the Real Madrid can not rely on just one player.
P. Yeah, but the statistics say what they say. R. I am happy for that, but I think all the players currently in Madrid are very good. The truth is that we have big games, scoring the winning goal, and every time we go better. We are a totally different team by the new signings, the change of style ... And as we continue to improve in recent games. We still have Kaka, who will greatly improve the team.
P. To stay calm, are you still doing some specific work on the ankle for recovery? Would you put Dr. Van Dijk duties for these holidays? R. Well, you have always pampered and give much care. In recent games have not felt all that much, I have been very good and that gives me motivation to continue the work plan. But not because It suits me mean I will leave that job.
P. And note that now that his right ankle has become so famous? "Some defenses will fall more harshly? R. No, I will fearlessly into the field. I have no problem with that, each defended with their weapons. I think any player is intended to injure. Ninety-nine percent of the players are honest and do the best they can for their teams.
P. But the defenses fall more strongly here or the Premier? R. It's a bit similar, but I think we need more protection for players who provide entertainment. In England there was not much protection. Here are more faults whistle, the most respected player. It may not be as good for the show because the Premier is not much, there are parties with just 12 errors, but that does not defend creative players and that's the big difference.
P. What does Florentino Perez? What do you most surprised the president who, incidentally, says that eventually you are going to be cheap? R. Of course, the president is a very good and very clever. I knew him and I liked his way of speaking and what he said. What you're doing by Madrid is very good, very important.
P. When he signed for Madrid, there were those who prophesied that he would spend all day at Pasha, the Buddha and other premises of the night in Madrid ... Until now, not anyone else think there chased by the paparazzi that you, not out a single photo of him in those circumstances. R. The truth is that almost nobody knows me. People can not distinguish the moments of joy and moments of work. I have never proven a thing in my career. There are moments to enjoy and others to work. My friends and I enjoyed the most in my vacation. When I work, nobody has moral level capacity to reproach me on my attitude. Try to be a exemplary professional, and this is reflected in the field. A person who comes out every weekend can not perform at their best in the field. I'm not like, and try to prove on the field with speed and with good performances. I'm going to confess: I swear I do not know those sites. But I want to know. I have time [laughs].
P. That professionalism and that ambition is what makes them want to become the best player in history. R. I have the ambition to be the best. Thank God I have won the trophy for best player in the world, but I hope to win again this year or next, but I will win again. You can put it: I will get back to winning the Golden Ball game in Madrid, the best club in the world with the best mates, who have impressive qualities, and I have all the guarantees to believe that, together, we win things important.
P. And all that is not too much pressure? His agent said on MARK that would be the best ever. Florentino said he would be like Di Stefano, but in the XXI century. Not going to explode with all that pressure? R. Of course not [laughter]. Because I love playing football and that people have confidence in me. It gives me great motivation, not pressure. So I think well I say that.
P. That pressure of speaking, is very different from living in England with United? R. It's very different. Here more attention is given to newspapers. Players can be here a little more stressed in this respect by the press. But those are things of football both for good and for bad. Also, when we do things well, here we are what you value more, and that's good. The players have to get used to playing under pressure.
P. A huge part of that pressure falls on you media. In fact, while he was injured could not stop portals appear on Christian, but not play. That frees peers, is not it? R. It's nice that people care about you. I spent some nice moments when fans leave me messages of support while I was injured. On one side is nice and the other can also be bad. I get along, I am accustomed.
P. Are you surprised the pressure is here the coach? Compared with the respect he feels for R. Ferguson in England ... Yes I believe that critics were not too Pellegrini justified, but he is very experienced in football and knows what it is. He coached five years at Villarreal and knows this league. Now is proving to be a clever person, a very smart coach and is slowly making its space and is the right person to take to Madrid.
P. Do they look something Pellegrini and Ferguson? R. They are very different. Ferguson has plenty of experience, and has won almost everything in football. As a person is phenomenal. It's amazing how football lives, it seems that this started in just a year ago. Have a joy, excitement and ambition very difficult to overcome. For Pellegrini, the truth is that I was impressed. He jokes with the players, is always motivated to train and has very clear ideas. Sure helped Madrid win titles.
P. But physically they are seen a little looser in the second part ... R. Maybe. It's how get to the finish line. Maybe in the second time we are not so strong, but more important is that we keep winning and that the finish line, when little legs start though, we're cool.
P. They worked over the physical part in the Manchester that here, is not it? R. Not exactly, it works differently. It may be more intense. In the Premier many games are played. For example, these days not to and I think the players are more tired at the end of the season. There may be a little more work, but depends on the club.
P. On a day to day, how much does physical training? Nothing much as in Manchester? R. I have no home pool, will work in January. But yes, when you again had the same facilities at home in Manchester, as ever swim again. Me gusta mucho.