Marc Cucurella spoke about the role of Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Junior in the collective functioning of Real Madrid. Asked by El Larguerothe Spanish defender understands perfectly that the two attackers first think about making the difference offensively. “ I imagine myself in the place of Vinicius or Mbappé, and every time I touch the ball, I would rush forward like crazy to score “, he admits. Cucurella therefore refuses to blame them for the team’s defensive difficulties. According to him, Real must above all better manage their attacks, their pressing and their transitions in order to prevent the block from stretching too much. “ We’re all in this together », he insists, ensuring that the group works in particular with video analyzes to correct these problems.
The Spanish international also returned to the whistles addressed to Mbappé and Vinicius at the Santiago-Bernabéu. During the match against Inter, Cucurella said he was surprised to hear the first boos only a few minutes after kick-off, when his team had barely had the ball yet. However, he says he understands the demands of a public accustomed to big players and notable European evenings. For the defender, this pressure can also push the team to surpass itself. Despite the difficulties encountered, Cucurella above all assures to see a group “ very united and motivated », determined to progress and regain the titles.
