Fede Valverde on Luka Modric’s lack of fame: “He has never made a bad face”

Fede Valverde appeared before the press this Monday, ahead of Real Madrid’s Champions League match against Napoli on Tuesday at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.

The Uruguayan midfielder praised Luka Modric, saying the Croatian footballer “never showed a bad face” despite not having the minutes he did last season.

Moreover, he said that being captain of Real Madrid is one of his goals. “It’s been a dream since I got here. To be that image and example for many people in the world,” he said.

A few minutes later, Ancelotti was asked about this issue, to which he replied: “It is quite surprising that Modric does not have the same role as in the past. He played the first Champions League match and the derby. He has not played simply because the competition is very high and it can happen that someone is left on the bench. We have no problem. I have a lot of respect for him as a player and as a person, but sometimes I have to make decisions that cost a lot, for everyone and also for me .”

Statements from Fede Valverde

Is the captaincy at Madrid one of your goals?: “Yes, that is clear. It has been a dream since I arrived here. To be that image and that example for many people in the world. To be that mirror of which Carvajal and Luka are now… I am in Uruguay and it was one of the most beautiful sensations of my life”

Do you have the best midfield in the world?: “It is a tough question. These are players who each have their qualities. Everyone tries to give the best of themselves and that ensures that we continue to grow as football players. Whoever it is, he is always going to give the best of himself, a very healthy competition that ensures the club grows “I’m not going to tell you that it is invincible, because no one is, but it is very difficult.”

Bellingham: “I think that world figures, footballers who are destined to mark an era, have the characteristics that Jude has. He is very young, but he has been in the elite for years. In everyday life he is a very mature footballer, you have to put him in the spotlight. We know what a footballer he is and as a person he is also special. His head is very well equipped, I am sure the circle around him is very good. He can certainly become the captain of the team.”

Weaknesses of the new system: “I have no problem adapting, I’m better than ever. When you have been used to a formation (4-3-3) for so many years, you have to adapt when the game system changes. In terms of personnel, I think I’m doing well. I keep learning… and even though it’s hard sometimes, we have to keep improving. It’s part of football and I have to keep learning from the coach.’

Real Madrid Midfield: “From the first day I arrived, it was an incredible midfield for me. When I arrived there was also Casemiro and Isco with Toni and Luka. The best midfield in the world. I tried to learn from everyone. One day- today the day you try to listen to them, look at them… I had the chance to experience it with Casemiro, who gave me a lot of values ​​that made me mature. It’s hard to play here. The best players in the world are here. I have to enjoy it and appreciate the young people and show them what “The same thing they showed me when I arrived in Madrid”

Luka Modric: “He is the same as always. Modric has been a reference in the dressing room since the first day I arrived. Now he remains so, even if he does not have the minutes he needs. He has never made a bad face. He is a warrior, one of the most competitive I have seen in the world of football. He is an example for everyone, and especially for us young people who feed on him. We must continue to learn from him until the end. he plays football and enjoys it.”

Valverde’s trial last season: “Personally, I’m not going to remember because it’s a difficult moment. I wouldn’t wish it on anyone, but those are things in life that get in your way. I tried to concentrate on football, on the World Cup … and it wasn’t what I expected. The Copa del Rey was a very nice ending that helped me to forget a little everything I’ve been through. I’ve matured as a person and, even if there are moments you don’t expect, you have to moving forward, being together with the family, who ‘provides that extra something to continue to live life with confidence’.

100 league wins: “It is very important to continue on the path of victory against a historic team. We must continue our path to win with the national team in the best possible way.”