Joselu: ‘Let’s hope this is Kroos’ last game’

Kroos in Madrid and Rodri in Spain: “Rodri is 6 years old and Toni is 8. They are two fundamental players in their position. I experienced it with Toni in Madrid and with Rodri here. They have their own weight in the dressing room. It’s a shame that we have to say goodbye to Toni like this. I hope we win on Friday.”

When I was at Stoke: “We were ninth last year, we need to learn more. Being a good person leads to moments like these. When I was at Stoke, I don’t think anyone thought I could be at Real Madrid. I never stopped dreaming and thinking I could achieve it. “I am fulfilling my biggest dream – to win with them.”

Special motivation for playing against Kroos: “It’s very important to win to qualify. As for Tony, we have to believe in ourselves. We don’t care about the other team’s players. “I think Friday will be Tony’s last game.”

Rodri: “For us, Rodri is the best number six in the world. He shows the ability to play at a very high level. There is no one better in this position. It is important for everyone. We have to take care of him and if he does not want to train, he should not train, and he must come to the game fresh.”

Concentration transfers and whether it is possible to do this sooner or later.Have you noticed that the level has dropped? People are focused on winning the title. Players have to agree on their future and contracts with whoever they may concern. Transfers are there and they cannot be avoided. “I don’t think Spain have shown that they are thinking about anything else.”

How to prepare to stay strong. “It’s not that I’m talking to anyone, it’s what I’ve said before. Being on a 26-man roster, we know that not all of us can play. We can support and, if it’s my turn, share what I know. On the bench, you have time to analyze the opponent.”

Niko and Lamin. “When they meet, they can center themselves and as a striker in that area I have to know what can happen. I like them to fill the area with balls and take advantage of any crosses.”

Family jokes in Germany. “I’ve been back in Spain for less than three years. My mother and my sister have given me the respect that exists in this country. I’ve been brought up like that since I was a child. I’ve already experienced it when I played in this country, but at the end of the day we represent Spain and we have to give it our all. We had Germany and Stuttgart. “It was my first goal in the Bundesliga and I hope to repeat it.”

The game against Bayern and the special respect that Germany has for him if it’s his best game. “It was an incredible match. It gave us a ticket to the final. Those are big words at club level. It was a special moment of joy. Lifting the Champions League was also special, and on Friday too. My mother used to go to this pitch when they were here to watch Stuttgart games and they were treated very well here. My mother and sister have a lot of memories. “It will be special for them.”

When they suffered the most, that’s when Kroos was under the most pressure, if it’s the same in Germany. “We know about Toni’s condition. It is fundamental for Germany, but we cannot focus on that alone. The ball goes through him every time Germany has him. “We will have to keep a special eye on him so that Germany does not enjoy his game.”

Germany’s poor run against Spain and over-motivation. “Some quarters have to control their emotions in every possible way, not because they haven’t beaten us in recent years. They are going to fight with all the fans. They have great players. We don’t look at the past, we look at what we have now, and we need to stay with that.”

The difficulty of the road before reaching the summit. “At the moment, I am enjoying every day. It is not easy to come to Madrid at 33 and achieve what we have achieved and not qualify for the European Championship. I have had moments that were not the same as if I had been in Madrid for 10 years, but everything comes. I am happy with everything I have learned and that has brought me here. The road has not been easy. I hope I have spent 10 years at Real Madrid, where I enjoyed the most. I have enjoyed every moment in the countries I have played in and that has helped me to be here today.”

Yes, I expected to play more. “I was worried about being on the list. The rest… We are important in the way that we are. It’s day by day here. Moments will come for everyone, but we are all important. Day by day goes very well and helps us achieve what we achieve.”

If the defenders come from Arabia, then the attackers may come from Qatar. “I’m not giving up anything. Representing my country is the best. I’m changing teams, but I hope to keep playing and keep coming to the national team. I hope to keep coming. Day after day has been incredible.”

Travel to Qatar and its reasons. “Let’s see what drives you, it’s the desire to keep competing. The role was not going to be the same as last year. I’m going to a good country, a city that is very good for the well-being of my family. This is the perfect moment. I didn’t want to go to another European club to try something that I couldn’t achieve by doing it at Real Madrid. “I achieved a dream by getting into the first team and winning the Champions League.”

Disappointment in someone from Espanyol. “How you love to rummage around there. I congratulated those I had to congratulate from Espanyol. Most of what was said there was untrue. “I don’t want to enter into any more debates.”

The game against Rudiger and his departure. “I spoke to him the other day. I had a few short words with him. I don’t think he’ll be in a good mood if it’s Spain. It’s important to be in the middle. It was a reflection of what we’ve achieved. It’s going to be a very tough battle on the pitch and it could be very dangerous. My exit? Now is the right time to make that move. We thank Madrid, the president and José Ángel for their involvement in carrying out the operation. “It’s been an incredible season at the club.”

The match in Stuttgart and the game against Kroos. “I hope this will be his last game. It’s a game that is not special because it was here. It’s a quarter-final against a great team. Let’s hope Toni retires on Friday. He was a friend. I spoke to him a lot and he gave me a lot of advice. It’s fundamental for Germany and for Real Madrid. We have to be careful with him on Friday.”

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