Dani Carvajal, winger of Real Madrid and one of the heavyweights of the white squad, reflected on his successful and extensive career in an interview with Toni Nadal, uncle and former coach of Rafa Nada, in a meeting sponsored by Ok Mobility.
His successes in Madrid
“I look back and think that being in the first team of Madrid was a dream for me. Well, to think, to win five Champions Leagues, to be in one of the golden ages of the club, is something incredible -belief. And I think that over time I will also give more value. I don’t realize all that I gain”.
His start in football
“When I was 10 years old, Madrid signed me. I spent three seasons in a team where I was born, from Leganés. And Madrid signed me and, according to the category, up, making the fact that there are many friend, who shares unique experiences, and that It was a bit my beginning, right? Devotion to the ball since always”
When did you see yourself with the possibilities of reaching Madrid?
“When you sign the contract and you’re sure, right? But I think it’s the time of the División de Honor and Castilla. You see that you start to stand up and you think that with a little bit of luck you always have to have in these cases, and in work we do, it can come”
Your problem with injuries
“I was hooked for a year and a half with injuries and relapses. I think that for an athlete it’s the worst. Can’t even train properly. Trains and plays in pain, worries. That your head thinks to not be injured instead of not enjoying. You’re in a sea of doubts, I’m going forward, I’m going back. . It’s a bit complicated mentally. It took a year or a year and a bit. I started to shut down of doors. I had intolerances, training method, relaxation method. I also work with a psychologist, with physio. And well, making a good package I have continuity again and return to my level”
The new generation
New generations are different. It’s different from my climbing. They have more self-confidence. Veterans are also closer to them. Last time when I went up, if it is true that I saw Iker and Cristiano, as unreachable beings, to greet them and you will die of shame. And now everything is closer. And well, young people are complicated. Because of the way society is today, between social networks, wanting to be a footballer at the age of 15 or 16, well, a lot of people are confused.”
advice to young people
“In the world of sport you have to live with mistakes. Above all, I advise them to work hard. Focus on what football is, to enjoy it, especially for the youngest boys, up to fifteen years old, to just focus on enjoying football, don’t think beyond that. And when you’re a bit of a semi-professional age and you can do that, then go to work. When the train comes by, get on it, and don’t miss it . In the end, you never know if you’ll get another chance”
Kings League Opinion
“It is an alternative to what modern football is. Seeing that the financial tickets are quite high for young people and that they are losing watching football under the age of 30. There are four or five games in the First Division are they not too much audience. This is another alternative that everything is shorter, more intense. It is visible, now the televisions have bought the television rights. An alternative that we sometimes comment in the locker room “
The Super League
“Because of his business experience, Florentino makes calculations, studies his team. He sees that difficult times are coming. There will not be much audience, television rights will fall, everything will increase . A negative balance is hard to fight.”
Source: La Verdad
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