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Real Madrid’s Bellingham reacts after winning Golden Boy award: “Going to give everything to lift trophies”
485 out of 500 points. 97%. Such was the dominance with which Jude Bellingham won the Golden Boy award this year which saw him officially receive the award earlier this week.
The accolade does not come as a surprise for those who have been following the youngster’s impressive season with Borussia Dortmund and the English National Team. Adding his spectacular start to life at Real Madrid to that, the announcement was a no-brainer.
After all, he has a staggering 15 goals and four assists for Real Madrid this season across La Liga and the UEFA Champions League and is single-handedly responsible for most of the team’s successes.
The man of the moment spoke to the club’s official media after the award ceremony on Monday night, expressing his immense satisfaction over being officially crowned the Golden Boy of 2023.
“Thank you for this great honour and for being able to join this prestigious group of footballers with the Golden Boy.”
Bellingham has been having a sensational year on an individual level so far, especially after his move to Real Madrid in the summer. Commenting on how he was enjoying his football, he said,
“I have to have great goals, win everything if possible. I enjoy playing with my national team, England, and with Madrid.”
“There is a lot of pressure, but I am very happy and happy to represent these two teams. I’m going to give everything to lift trophies with both my national team and Real Madrid,” he added on his desire to keep improving.
Finally, the youngster revealed how it still felt surreal for him that he was a Real Madrid player and the pride that came with wearing the prestigious white jersey.
“I’m dreaming, I think I’m going to wake me up at any moment. I am very happy to be a Real Madrid player.”
Source: Real Madrid website
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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.
