Codina press conference
Former youth teamer Jordi Codina offered Wednesday’s press conference following the match between the first team and Real Madrid C.
First De la Red, Soldado, etc. Now Diego Lopez. Real Madrid’s academy is doing very well.
It goes to show how good Real Madrid’s academy is. Many players have been called up by their national teams.
Are you happy for your former teammate Diego Lopez?
He’s among Europe’s best right now. He deserves that spot on the national team.
What does your future have in store?
I don’t know. Diego is a perfect example though. All his hard work and playing paid off.
Is there a riff between Juande and Guti?
Things happen within a team, but I haven’t seen anything strange of late between the two.
How was the match against Real Madrid C?
The first team won, but the guys did a great job. One day they will see their work pay off and they will talk in this same room like I am today.
When do you prefer election to be held?
Honestly, I keep away from all that. My job is to train. Whatever decision is made it will be best for the club.
How have Lass and Huntelaar adapted?
They continue proving they deserve to be here. Let’s hope they continue.
Only six points separate you and Barcelona.
Only ten matches remain. It’s really tough. The league will be decided in head-to-head matchups. We’re still alive and we will fight until we are mathematically out of it.
The team is having a great second half to the season.
We are and we must continue cutting into Barcelona’s lead.
How was the turnaround Real Madrid completed two years ago to win La Liga like?
It was incredible. No one would have bet on Madrid with twelve weeks to go, but we ended up winning the league. We are confident we can come back this year.
Makelele to AS
Claude Makelele won six titles in two seasons with Real Madrid. The Frenchman who will soon retire from football commented on the future of Lassana Diarra to AS newspaper.
I’d like this team to return to the level it used to be at. I’ve lived life to the fullest and now it’s time for the younger guys to step in. Lass is a respectful hard worker. I am happy he is doing so well at Madrid. Nobody knew of him when he arrived. I joined Real Madrid under similar circumstances. His arrival was very discrete, but he’s got an incredible future. He will be better than I was. I spoke to him when he signed for Chelsea and I told him that the position is very unrewarding because nobody notices it. He loves his work. He doesn’t speak much; he only works hard. It’s in his blood. He likes to look ahead, to grow as a footballer. He is very ambitious, tough and intelligent. He is younger than I was when I arrived. Lass will be much more than I ever was. He’s got an incredible future.
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