Mourinho press conference
Jose Mourinho discussed his thoughts on his first official win as head coach of Real Madrid.
Mourinho: "We didn't have any trouble on defense and we haven't conceded a goal in two games"
The match:
I don’t think it was a very complicated match. Winning was quite easy. Casillas didn’t have to make any saves and we didn’t find ourselves in trouble. We lacked some clarity and calmness when it came time to building plays, but it will all come in due time. We could have played at a different level had we scored a second goal.
The formation:
Playing with three forwards was a bit of a risk because I didn’t have another one on the bench. The fact that Benzema got the start is a vote of confidence for him. He knows that he can play alongside Cristiano and Higuain. He looked motivated and did a good job. Playing with three attackers is possible, but those three players also have to defend and pressure like we did in the second half.
Not scoring:
I cannot be worried about any of my forwards because they are all talented and have had successful careers. I am not upset with them in any way. They cannot feel the pressure I put on them and I am sure they will answer with three goals one day. They helped out by recovering the ball, running back to defend and by sprinting towards the opponent’s goal. This is a team. I liked how Pipita performed.
Casillas press conference
Twelve years to the day after making his top flight debut in Spanish football, Iker Casillas took the hot seat at Valdebebas following Sunday’s training.
Casillas: "Ajax are a great team, so we cannot lose these points at home"
Champions League:
We are excited about the Champions League. This is a complicated group and we don’t want to lose any points at home. Ajax’s Luis Suarez is a great player, so we have to take advantage of the fact that he is unable to play.
Osasuna:
We barely let Osasuna put together any scoring opportunities. This team is always on due to the fact that every line is working at all times. We are solid and strong and hope to continue. The fact that we haven’t conceded a goal in the first two games is big news. The best player in the two games we have played has been the opposing goalkeeper.
Key Players:
Players like Ricardo Carvalho are necessary for any team. It is always good to have experienced players. He brings players together, which is important for us.
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