press conferenceIn addition to Marco Asensio and Eden Hazard, Real Madrid must now also hunt for the first title of the season without the injured Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema. According to Raphaël Varane, this does not cause any concern internally. The defender also speaks about his good form before the semi-finals of the Supercopa de España against Valencia CF in Saudi Arabia.
Varane and Co. last met Valencia in mid-December – Screenshot: Realmadrid.com
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RAPHAËL VARANE about…
… The semi-finals in the Supercopa de España against Valencia CF (Wednesday, 8pm, in the REAL TOTAL live ticker):“It’s a different game because of the competition. A title is very close here. We are therefore very keen on this competition, we know what we are playing and what it cost us to be there. We are focused on the game. It’s about the first title, we’re very motivated. ”
… the absence of Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale:“They are significant failures because they are great players who give us a lot. We know your talent. But we are Real Madrid and we have a team with a lot of quality. The coach will decide who plays. We are ready to give everything to win. There are never excuses in football, we always want to play for all titles. “
… the possibly missing goal danger without Benzema and Bale:“We are not worried. We are satisfied with our defensive work. Offensive we can certainly improve here and there, but we are working on that. There is a lot of talent in this team. Every player can give something to the offensive. We feel good as a collective, play well. Whoever meets in the end doesn’t care so much. We just want to be successful. The goals will come when we are all in good shape and confident. ”
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… The Supercopa, which is now played abroad and with four instead of two teams:“What I like is uninteresting. We have to adapt and compete. Whenever there is a title, we are very motivated. We are professionals and adapt to the circumstances. “
… Its shape:“I feel good personally. In summer I was able to prepare myself physically in the best possible way. I always try to do my best. I am in good shape and I work every day to keep things going and to help my teammates. ”
Varane after Benzema and Bale failures: “There are no excuses”
In addition to Marco Asensio and Eden Hazard, Real Madrid must now also hunt for the first title of the season without the injured Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema. According to Raphaël Varane, this does not cause any concern internally. The defender also speaks about his good form before the semi-finals of the Supercopa de España against Valencia CF in Saudi Arabia.