Real Madrid’s Aitor Karanka talks about team midfield and Johan Cruyff – La Liga News
Real Madrid coasted to a comfortable victory over Ajax Amsterdam in their second group match of UEFA Champions League on September 27, 2011. Los Blancos assistant manager, Aitor Karanka, was at hand to discuss his team’s performances.
Santiago Bernabéu witnessed a reformed Kaka nearing his top game. The Brazilian playmaker led his adopted club to victory, getting on the score-sheet while troubling the opposition the entire night.
Karanka was impressed by the playmaker’s outing and showered him with praised. Regarding Kaka’s precarious condition, the assistant manager chose his words wisely.
"http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ricardo-c30950 has not been at his top level. For a player of his pedigree and characteristics it has been very hard. It is very important to us that he is happy now. Kaka has suffered injuries, which has not allowed him to reach the level he has shown at other
clubs. He just needs to be who he is". Karanka revealed.
When questioned about the capital club’s performance against the Dutch team, Karanka gave a very intelligent yet coy answer. He accepted that Ajax had the better share of possession in the opening exchanges.
The assistant manager stated that his team are aware of their strengths and know how to use them against their opposition. Pointing towards the first goal, the former Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao star exemplified his stance.
Jose Mourinho’s right hand man also discoursed on the new tactical approach of Los Blancos. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Xabi-Alonso-c37045, Mesut Ozil and Kaka were deployed in midfield and this has caused quite a stir. Proven over time as being unable to coexist, the trio was on song against
their spineless rivals.
This inspired performance from the centre of the park could not have come at a better time. Ajax and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 legend, Johan Cruyff, had criticised the Madrid midfield and touted his former club to win on the night.
Karanka rubbished his claims, saying:
"What we have to do is manage our games and what others say do not value."
The 38-year-old also shed light on the injury problem of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 international removed doubts about a serious injury to the Frenchman. "We have to see how it evolves, but
in principle there is nothing to worry about”.
After two rounds of group matches, Real Madrid occupy the top spot in Group D. They have been placed in a relatively easier group and should come out as the leaders of the pack at the end, given their form in the competition.
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