Zidane: Ramos ‘best defender of all time’, Isco ‘must work’

Press conferenceZinédine Zidane calls Sergio Ramos the best defender in football history at the press conference before the ninth day of Primera División against Valencia CF. The Real Madrid coach also talks about the difficult situation of Isco and the new cases of coronavirus in the team.

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ZINÉDINE ZIDANE about …

… Eden Hazard and Carlos Casemiro who tested positive for Corona: “They are fine. They are not happy with it, but they are also fine mentally and physically. I sent them a message and I will talk to them too. We have to accept it and move on with the team. This is life, we have to adapt to the situation and know that it could be worse. There are people who are very sick, but yes, it is a little scary. “

… Pechvogel Hazard: “I think he’s mentally strong enough. You know him as a player. He is a strong player who knows it is a delicate moment for him. First the injuries, now that. Mentally he’s fine, he has to wait a week “.

… Sergio Ramos as possibly the best defender of all time: “Yes, he is one of them. Of course. Everyone can give their opinion, but for me they are, what they do, what they got, what they are, what they mean for this club. But everyone has their favorite players. “

… the away match against FC Valencia (Sunday, 21:00, in the live ticker REAL TOTAL and at the DAZN) against the backdrop of personal problems: “We adapt to the situation and, as always, I don’t say anything about the team. But we have enough players to play and we will prepare the game very well. It will be difficult, we know. We will prepare for a good match. “

… The difficult situation of Isco: “Isco must continue to work. It’s not Isco’s problem, it’s the manager’s problem. I have to make decisions on every game. He hasn’t played recently, it’s true, he just needs to keep working. There are good times and difficult times. He also had a good time. In the end I didn’t mount it from the start and was rarely replaced. But it doesn’t change what I think of him. “

… the crisis apparently over: “This is very positive and defines my players. When things get tough, they are the ones who show their character. They always have. Players are people too. I am the manager and I see that my players are very involved. The response has been good and we must continue on this trend. I believe in each of my players. “

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… Luka Modrić, who, despite his frequent reserve role recently, doesn’t grumble and still plays well at 35: “He is not just any player, he is a model and very important for the team. I have to pick an eleven every time and Luka is an important part of the team. I don’t doubt him as a player and as a person. We are all here to do things well and together “.

… Martin Ødegaard, last injured but nominated for Norway: “It doesn’t matter if it bothers me or not. The national team can call him and they did. Martin is doing better with his knee and will be in the team against Valencia. We know what kind of quality Martin has. He just arrived, you have to give him time. It is important that you go back to 100 percent. I have no doubts about him either. “

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