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Real Madrid midfield heavyweight not interested in possible Liverpool move
Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni has gradually grown from one of world football’s most talented youngsters to a proper member of Europe’s elite. At this point, he is a regular for both club and country and a seasoned campaigner.
Earlier this week, the youngster made his debut as the captain of the French national team in the absence of Kylian Mbappe, a testament to his importance on the field and his quality.
It is thus not surprising that the Frenchman’s is regularly linked with a transfer as several top clubs have their eyes on him. One party that has been following his situation regularly is Liverpool.
Move ruled out
As revealed in a recent report by The Daily Briefing, Tchouameni is not interested in a possible move to Liverpool and is focused on the project at Real Madrid.
From the club’s perspective, the defensive midfielder is an essential part of the team’s project and future and they would not be willing to sanction a departure.
Carlo Ancelotti appreciates Tchouameni’s quality and versatility on the field and is thus opposed to giving the player away for any economic compensation. Moreover, he sees the youngster to be a key figure in the dressing room.
So far this season, the 24-year-old has made eight La Liga starts for Real Madrid and averages over ten defensive actions per game.
Despite being a midfielder by trade, he has seen a lot of his minutes come in central defence given Real Madrid’s acute shortage of resources.
As revealed earlier this week, Ancelotti plans on utilising the player more out of position this season, especially after Dani Carvajal’s injury. Tchouameni, for his part, is glad to fill in wherever the manager requires.
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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.
