“We have to give everything and fight to win this game”

Aurelien Tchouameni spoke to the media in the Stade Pierre-Mauroy press room to preview the Lille tournament.real Madrid Game on the second matchday Champions League Group stage (Wednesday, 9 p.m. CEST): “I played a lot of games against Lille. They play very well, they have great players like their goalkeeper and striker Jonathan David. We have to give everything and fight with all our might to win this game because it will be tough.”

“They have a top coach, they are in Europe and they have good players. They have a great goalscorer, they are solid and they will cause us a lot of problems tomorrow, especially in the Champions League.”

Ancelotti’s trust in him
“The coach is a very important person for me and we constantly talk about what I need to do on the pitch. It’s a pleasure to work with him because he helps me a lot when playing with and without the ball.”

Improvement in playing from the back
“Kroos He was a very important player for us, especially when we were playing at the back. But we have different players now. The midfielders have more responsibility in action and we will improve to win the games.”

The return of Mbappé
“Kylian came along and he’s doing well. We hope he recovers because he is an important player for us. We want him to play, but I don’t know. We will wait patiently for his return.”

Griezmann’s resignation from the national team
“We are surprised that Griezmann is leaving the French national team. It’s a shame that he’s leaving us and it affects us because he’s so important. If that is the decision he has made, it is because it is the best for him and I personally wish him all the best.”

Recovering from a foot injury
“I’m getting better and better. Last season I had problems with my left foot, but thanks to the great work of the doctors I was able to come back. Now I am no longer in pain and will continue working to help my team.”

His responsibility to the team
“In a team, the coach has a plan in which there are players with many qualities, but you have to understand what is best for the team. It may not be the best thing for me, but my responsibility is to help the team by defending, helping with recovery and giving more assists. In a team like real MadridIf you play, it’s because you have the qualities. Nothing can be taken for granted here.”

Will Vini Jr. win the Ballon d’Or?
“Because of the season he had, Vini deserves it. We’ll see, but Vini has a good chance of winning it.”

Significance of the clash in Lille
“It’s an honor to play against Lille and I love wearing the jersey of the best club in the world, but we’ll see what happens tomorrow. This game is important for France, for Lille and also for Madrid Fans.”

Image of the Madrid derby around the world
“It is not a good image for football, whether in Spain, France or Brazil. We all have to solve this problem because there are many people, including children, who watch the games. They just want to enjoy the football, the spectacle and the sport.”

Reason for changing the jersey number
“The number 8 was for Fede and for me the number 14. It is very important for me because it was my first number in the French national team.”

Does he feel the pressure?
“As an athlete, I know the press and people will talk about it. But for me it’s important to win trophies with my team and do what the coach tells me. Listening to the press all the time drives me crazy. That’s why I’m calm. The best thing is to play with them and win games Real Madrid.”

Game plan requirements
“I have already expressed my opinion on this. There are a lot of games this year. The problem is not to play a lot of games because we will rotate. Football’s governing bodies must come together to adapt the calendar to suit us all. It takes a union to gain strength and change this. There are a lot of games and that causes injuries. People really like football, but if there are no players because they are injured, it no longer has any appeal.”

About what he learned from Kroos and Modrić
“The most important thing I learned from them is their calmness when receiving the ball.”