Carvajal: “A Full-back Is A Defender First And Then An Attacker”

Written by Patrick Echatah

Dani Carvajal spoke to the media ahead of Real Madrid’s match with Shakhtar Donetsk this midweek. Previewing this Champions League game, Carvajal spoke how this is a challenging opponent and he lamented the difficult conditions the Ukrainian side have to deal with.

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Carvajal told the press room: “It’ll be a very difficult game against the second-placed team in the group, but we know winning tomorrow would be significant in terms of winning the group. It’s a shame that their situation can happen in 2022, that a team can’t play in their country.

Carvajal on the criticism of Benzema

Karim Benzema has been harshly criticised after one poor game against Osasuna and Carvajal was asked about this. He said: “That’s how the football world is. You can have two bad matches and go from hero to villain. I’m sure Benzema wasn’t happy after the Osasuna draw, but he’ll be motivated for the next game tomorrow and I hope he can score two or three goals.”

Carvajal on Real Madrid’s youngsters

Asked about the young players who are emerging at the club, Carvajal stated: “There is a generational change, which is normal as this happens at all clubs. In the future, they’ll become the veterans. The good thing is that we have harmony right now between the older and younger players. This means we have a competitive squad.”

Carvajal on the role of full-backs in modern football

During the press conference, he had his say on the debate about modern full-backs and how much they should be involved in the attacking phase. Carvajal responded: “In modern football, full-backs do have more of a role in attack. But, full-backs still form part of the defensive line. For me, a full-back is a defender first and then an attacker. I don’t feel the need to score more goals or provide more assists. I just try to take the right decisions. It’s about finding a balance.”

Carvajal on his personal form

The Spaniard has started 2022/23 and has managed to stay fit, which is important. Asked about this and if the busy schedule scares him, especially with the World Cup coming up, he replied: “I feel very good and have played many minutes to start this season. We have matches every three days and then a World Cup in a few weeks. It’s a demanding schedule, especially in this unusual year. I hope there won’t be more injuries, because these will be a demanding few weeks for the players.

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Meanwhile…

Real Madrid goalie Thibaut Courtois is out indefinitely and there’s no timeframe for his return to the team, club sources told Managing Madrid.

Courtois missed Sunday’s match against Osasuna with a sciatica attack, the same condition that will keep him out of action until the Belgian goalie feels better. That means that he could miss the upcoming Clasico against Barcelona.

Courtois will get treatment in Valdebebas trying to get better, but this condition is unpredictable and no doctor is able to tell when the pain will disappear. “It could be days or it could be weeks,” club sources added.

(managingmadrid)

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