Zidane: "We won the league last year, not 10 years ago"
Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane will return to the dugout for this weekend's clash against Huesca and he gave his thoughts ahead of the LaLiga fixture.
Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane discussed various topics ahead of the club's match against Huesca on Saturday.
Is this the toughest period since you've been a Real Madrid manager?
We all need to give our all from now until the end of the season. We're never going to give up. Everybody at the club is here to try and win games.
On Martin Odegaard
He wanted to leave the club. We had two or three conversations and he wanted to play elsewhere. I thought he could have stayed here and fought for a place.
On Sergio Ramos not signing a new deal at Real Madrid
I understand the question but I don't know anything. I don't think anyone really knows. Hopefully it's something that gets sorted and Sergio can continue being a part of the club, a player and a captain.
Are Real Madrid in a position to win titles?
This team won LaLiga last season, we have the right to fight for our title, and to be respected. We are Real Madrid and will give everything in Liga and UCL.
On Eden Hazard's luckless run of injuries
It's a bit of bad luck. It has not been easy on the player. We have to maintain a positive attitude and we know that he is a great player.
On being away from the team, due to testing positive for covid-19
I don't deserve this treatment from the press. I am lucky to be able to work with this team. We won the league last year, I expect a little respect. I'm a bit angry. I've been locked in for two weeks and now I really want to get going again.
The right to fight for the title
Last year, we won the league, Real Madrid. We have the right to fight for the league this year. Next year we have to do things, we have to change ... This year? Let us fight, those who won the league last year, not ten years ago, last year. Just a little respect for all this. You [journalists] say a lot of things. But you have to take responsibility. Tell me to my face: 'I want you to go. We want you to go.' But you have to say it, not behind my back.