In this video
- In the translated answers, Tchouaméni said it is always a pleasure to play in the Champions League at home against a great rival like City. They want to win, as the game will be very important.
- Asked whether the team can show a better attitude, he said that if they are not winning games, they have to do things better with and without the ball. What they are going through, he said, is not possible.
- Asked whether the players all support the coach, he said of course, they are all together; to win games they have to fight with the coach in the same direction. Tomorrow is a chance to change the dynamic a little.
- Asked about the high pressing seen early in the season, he said they need to improve there. Sometimes they do it well and sometimes terribly, and improving would help them recover more balls.
- Asked about facing City's in-form striker, he said they have many injured players in defence but others who can play there at a very good level. If they play at their level, they can win.
- Asked whether the players need more from the coach, he said he is sure the coach has a good strategy, but the players are the ones on the pitch. Losing 2-0 was their problem, and they should not blame the coach.
- City are a really good team who love to keep the ball for a long time, he said. Tomorrow they will need to be very compact, especially when defending, and create chances when they have it.
Aurélien Tchouaméni set the record straight ahead of Real Madrid vs Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League confirming the squad is fully united behind Xabi Alonso despite recent speculation.
Speaking openly during the press conference, Tchouaméni admitted the team hasn’t performed at the level expected of Real Madrid, especially after the loss to Celta Vigo. He highlighted that it’s on the players to raise intensity and focus not the coach.
