Los Blancos assistant coach Aitor Karanka praises Levante ahead of Villarreal clash – La Liga News
Jose Mourinho did not appear in front of the media before the match against Villarreal. In his place, Real Madrid assistant coach Aitor Karanka presided the meeting.
Karanka was vocal about his appreciation of Levante, who are leading the pack in La Liga standings.
The retired Spanish footballer was impressed by the performances of Levante, who have put together a run that has now stretched to six consecutive league games.
La Granotes have amassed 20 points in the domestic competition, and are yet to lose a match in the competition.
Karanka praised the manner in which they are playing, stating that it is no fluke to continue without a hiccup along the way.
"Right now the strongest team in the league is Levante. They have not done this for one or two match days, but eight. When you think you may fall, is enough to earn credit. In a club in their situation, we have to praise. They are those who deserve all the
praise. "
The one-time-capped Spanish international also shed light on the progress of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nuri-Sahin-c28251. The Turkish international has failed to register a single outing for Real Madrid since his arrival from Borussia Dortmund.
"He has trained today for the first time with the team and we are happy. Especially for him, but be patient because it takes a long time," Karanka revealed.
Los Blancos have been performing exceptionally in their last six competitive outings, with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Argentina-c2841 international Angel di Maria playing in a league of his own.
The Spaniard replied that Angel is settled in the dressing room and hence, his overall performances have become more effective.
Real Madrid is now a team and not a bunch of expensively assembled superstars. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristiano-Ronaldo-c9629 has been appreciated for him improve team ethic and now Di Maria is in the spotlight, according to Karanka.
He also expressed that Los Blancos respect Villarreal and said that they are wary of the threat they possess. The Yellow Submarine might be underperforming at the moment but they have a great roster and they cannot be written off.
He also praised Javier Garrido who has been at the club for a long time, and is the best man to take them out of the slump they find themselves in.
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