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Manchester United ‘in ‘love’ with Real Madrid midfielder; club opposing departure
Aurelien Tchouameni is one of the most talked-about Real Madrid players in recent days, especially after his training-ground bust-up with Federico Valverde.
Involved in a physical altercation after what is widely reported to be Valverde’s unprofessional conduct, Tchouameni’s fight with the captain saw the Uruguayan star hospitalised and diagnosed with a ‘traumatic brain injury.’
With all the turmoil around his situation at Real Madrid, rumours are now beginning to arise once more about the player’s future at the club.
Interest from England
As reported by Fabrizio Romano in a recent update, Manchester United are ‘in love’ with Tchouameni and appreciate his quality in the middle of the park.
They see him as a fundamental piece in Real Madrid’s setup who would perfectly fit into their style of play, just as Casemiro did years ago when he made the switch from Madrid to Manchester.
The Red Devils see Tchouameni as one of the best in the business in his position and are interested in making a move for him. Real Madrid’s stance, however, complicates their pursuit.
Despite all the turmoil linked with the Frenchman’s name in recent days and times, Los Blancos have not opened the door for an exit for him and keep him in their plans.
After all, he is a reliable presence in midfield and has never shown anything but loyalty towards the club’s crest. Even the recent fight is largely believed to be more of Valverde’s fault than his.
What remains to be seen, however, is whether the recent bust-up changes Tchouameni’s mind about staying, especially given how such an incident can mentally stir up any individual.
For now, Tchouameni’s immediate focus would be on bettering his public image, and once that happens, he can aim to redeem his mistakes.
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Real Madrid star Huijsen credits Mourinho for improved form in new season: ‘He supports me a lot’
Real Madrid will be looking to get back to winning ways in LaLiga as they take on Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.
The club are coming on the back of a 1-0 defeat to Real Betis last weekend but did secure a narrow win over Inter Milan in the midweek Champions League fixture.
Heading into this game, Dean Huijsen, who has been showing a lot of promise in these early parts of the season, spoke to the club’s official media about the match ahead and how Real Madrid have been coping with the pressure early on, among other things.
Huijsen on Rayo and his defensive duties
The young centre-back was fully aware of the threat posed by Rayo and praised the opposition.
“We know that Rayo is a good team, and it’s a tough team to face, and we must give our all as we do in all matches to secure the three points, that’s the only thing that matters, and for the Bernabeu to be with us and for us all to be united,” he said.
He also detailed the defensive demands placed on him by the coaching staff led by Jose Mourinho.
“Well, what every coach asks of you: ferocity, intercepting balls, and winning one-on-one duels. He supports me a lot, and I think this helps me greatly, and defending together as a team,” he said.
On the team’s preparations for the fixture, Huijsen offered an insight into their training routine.
“We’re working on some tactics related to the opponent. And well, after that it depends on the day; we might play a mini-match among ourselves or not,” he added.
Huijsen on Mourinho and his fine form
The Spaniard was quick to credit Mourinho, with whom he previously worked at Roma, for his development and current level.
“We’ve known each other for a while, even though we spent a relatively short time together in Rome. He gave me the opportunity to make the real leap into professional football, and I’ll always be grateful to him for that,” Huijsen said.
Reflecting on his own performances, the defender was in confident mood, once again pointing to the influence of his coach and teammates.
“I think I’m in good shape. Well, I think I’m delivering a good level, and I believe that’s thanks to the coach too, as he keeps track of me and takes great care of me.”
“Well, I’m also doing my very best, and I think the teammates are supporting me too, and this is the perfect equation,” he added.
Finally, Huijsen explained how he manages his recovery amid a congested schedule.
“There are a lot of matches, so we need to recover well and stay focused on football, then you have to sleep well. And yes, on the days after the match, I also take a cold shower and a hot shower to recover better,” he concluded.
