Federico Valverde is full of motivation: “We are prepared for everything”

In addition to Carlo Ancelotti, Federico Valverde also sat down to give statements one day before the duel between Real Madrid and Manchester City, for the first leg of the Champions League semifinals. The Uruguayan, facing the commitment at the Etihad Stadium, wanted a tie “more regular” than the ones they played against Chelsea and PSG.

“We are prepared for everything. We hope that this Tuesday will be regular in both parts and we will achieve our objective of qualifying”, Valverde said at a press conference.

“If we are at Madrid it is because we are prepared to face everything, good situations and others that are not so favorable. Young people, in addition to providing energy, we have to provide character. We also feed on those who have more experience, “said Valverde sabout the role of young people like him in Madrid.

“The head plays an important role”Valverde added about the fact of playing in the Champions League semifinals. “The nerves in moments of tranquility… the heart also plays a lot. You have to play the 90 minutes with maximum dedication”expressed the charrúa.

Valverde could have minutes in the first leg of this Tuesday before the doubt of the Brazilian Casemiro, the one who has the most difficult to reach the match.

“One always learns day by day, more with the colleagues I have. You always improve, not only as a player; also in the human part. I started this season and everything was positive. Then I lost my job, I had injuries, it was time to suffer. I worked hard, I gave my all to get my place in the eleven and now I want to try to enjoy it, with a lot of work and dedication. So as not to lose it again.” he stated.

The Uruguayan, like Pep Guardiola, City coach, did not want to enter into style comparisons: “Whether you like his style or not is not our problem”.

“They are a great team, obviously. They have been working together for many years. That raises a very large dynamic in the team. They know what they play, what they have to do on the field. He is always fighting for everything they play.”Valverde said.

With information from EFE.