The Frenchman mentioned his pride regarding the team’s efforts during a tough season. “Today, I am more proud because we had a lot of difficulties so that I could be more proud than ever this year,” he said.
Real Madrid await a big test against Athletic Bilbao
On Thursday, Real Madrid put on an impressive show against Granada, which keeps them in the LaLiga title race. Still, a big test awaits at Estadio San Mames on Sunday against Athletic Bilbao. Zinedine Zidane spoke to the press on Saturday about the upcoming game and his side’s chances of winning the title. The Frenchman mentioned his pride regarding the team’s efforts during a tough season. “Today, I am more proud because we had a lot of difficulties so that I could be more proud than ever this year,” he said. Marcelo missed the game against Granada due to some discomfort, but Zidane announced that the Brazilian would be on Sunday. “He will be there tomorrow. He is not suffering from anything,” he confirmed. Zidane was then asked about his future, to which he gave an interesting answer.
Zidane doesn’t see himself further than day after day
“This question is very annoying. The fact is that there are two games left. After that, I don’t know what will happen,” the coach said. “Anything can happen. It is Real Madrid. I do not see myself further than day after day. You might think that I am saying this to take away responsibility because things are getting more complicated. It is not true. I do what I do, and I do it to the fullest. There comes a time when you need a change because it’s good for everyone. There is a time when you have to stay and other time when you have to leave for the good of everyone.” In the meantime, Zidane lives in the moment. “I am as I have always been because I don’t know what will happen in two or three years,” he said.
“I love it when I see my coaches training, although sometimes things get more serious. I am in a privileged position”. Real Madrid will need rivals Atletico Madrid to slip up if they get the first place, but Zidane insists that they can focus only on our own task. “We have to do our own thing, as always. We’re going to give everything that we have to do,” he said. “We look at what we can control ourselves. The squad are concerned about rivals who are very good.”