Aurélien Tchouameni experienced an unexpected moment of tension on Thursday evening, after the convincing victory of Real Madrid against Salzburg (3-0) during the Club World Cup. Author of a full match, the French community was faced with a question which, obviously, did not please. Solicited by a journalist on the prospect of a semi-final against PSG, the Madrid player posted a palpable astonishment, revealing an annoyance rarely observed at home.
It is only in the second paragraph that we understand the nature of this reaction:
“Do you really think I'm going to tell you yes, sincerely?” »» He replied, sketching an ironic smile. For Tchouameni, no need to project yourself so far. “The most important thing is the next match. We play against Juventus, a European and global top team. We will have to prepare. »A recall of professional rigor and concentration which speaks volumes about the mentality of the Madrid locker room as the round of 16 approaches. The temptation to look further in the painting has no place in Real, especially when each meeting can switch a season.
Priority to Juve, PSG will wait
In his speech, the former Bordeaux insisted on the need to take the games one by one: “Each match is a final. »» Real Madrid, which will face Juventus in eighth, has no other priority. Tchouameni, repositioned in a three -time defense where he seems more and more comfortable, praised the collective solidity displayed against Salzburg : “The team made a great match, everyone felt well, we managed to be compact, to create opportunities. There is fluidity in our game, we must continue like this. »»
If we can salute the professionalism displayed by Tchouaméni, some will see a form of annoyance at the idea of seeing the name of PSG constantly attached to that of Real Madrid, especially after the European coronation of Parisians. As a reminder, the name of Tchouaméni has often circulated on the side of Paris, without this never leading to a transfer. Should we see a touch of jealousy, or simply the will of a player not to give in to media pressure? Everyone will be their opinion.
Tchouameni encourages Mbappé
For the next poster against Juventus, Real hopes to count on Kylian Mbappé, always absent after suffering from gastroenteritis. Tchouameni recalled it : “He will bring us Kylian Mbappé, he is one of the best players in the world. At every moment, he can make the difference, we look forward to him. »» A perspective that should reassure Madrid supporters when tackling the direct elimination phase.
