Capello press conference:"Tomorrow's game is crucial"
After this morning's training session, first team boss Fabio Capello held his customary press conference for all the media present at the press room of Valdebebas. Capello reviewed the events of last week at the Club and rated tomorrow's a "crucial" match-up. He also had a few words for yesterday's disgraceful incident in the Italian Calcio.
What do you think of Ronaldo's statements?
I have never answered back to any of the statements of my players. That's my style and I stick by it. I wish Ronaldo all the success and the best of luck. He can do great things and I hope he gets back to the old Ronaldo, for the good of world football. We have chosen a team made up of young people and we're going to bet large on it. Nothing happened with Ronaldo. He trained just like all the rest and I did my job, which includes deciding who plays.
Has he ever been in good form?
He's never been 100%.
It is my responsibility as well as the coaching staff's. We were convinced we could get him back on track, but we never got close. I wish him all the luck in the world, but now he's a former Real Madrid and a new Milan player.
Why did you have lunch with Galliani?
I worked with Milan for 20 years. That's a lot of time and I have a good relationship with this gentleman. He invited me to lunch. Real Madrid and Milan reached an agreement for the transfer of Ronaldo. They are two independent things. You have to take care of the friendship you have shared with someone for 20-odd years.
What was Ronaldo missing to be in top form?
Now he's a player of Milan. That is part of the past. He's a good player. We didn't force him to leave. He chose Milan.
What do you think of what happened in Italy yesterday?
I have seen the images and I think it's shocking, an embarassement. I don't think you can see anything worse than what I saw yesterday on TV. As an Italian, I am ashamed. Something is going on with football in my country. This is a sport and in my country it has nothing to do with a sport. Tough measures and decisions need to be taken. After all the other problems, now we have the hooligans.
Did you give Ronaldo any resons to leave?
I like people who say things to your face. I never answer my players back. People should always speak to your face. Whatever they say after that has little value for me.
What happened with Guti?
The players were kidding amongst them. They wanted to leave because the training was over. Everything that happens at Real Madrid is blown out of proportion.
De la Red has not made the squad list.
He's with Castilla.
Do you think Ronaldo will ever get back to who he was?
I hope so. Great players are loved by fans the world around. I am the first one to wish him the best. Maybe it's possible elsewhere, in another environment.
Are you bothered by the rumours about Mourinho?Not really. I'm the coach of Real Madrid and it's the President who decides ultimately.
Will Guti and Diarra play together?
They have in the past and did well by the team. Tomorrow's game is crucial for us.
What do you think of Levante?
I saw their last two games. Their style is completely different. They press intensely, they have a good defence, they run a lot… López Caro had a style and now it has changed with Abel. Their last game at home was good.
Report by Álvaro Velasco
Photos by Ángel Martínez/AS.com
Translation by Luis Orueta
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