Antonio Rüdiger is one of the names of Spain-Germany. The Real Madrid defender, named ‘MVP’ in the victory in the round of 16 against Denmark (2-0)has analyzed for ‘Kicker’ the duel between ‘La Roja’ and ‘Mannschaft’.
Rüdiger: “We can bring Real Madrid’s killer instinct to Germany”
The interview can be read in full in tomorrow’s print edition, but, for the moment, they have left a small preview on their website. “It’s a big and important game, a classic, I’m looking forward to it,” he assures.
It’s a big and important game, a classic, I’m looking forward to it
The German international (73 games, 3 goals) foresees an even clash: “I think we faced the two most stable teams so far. “I have a feeling it will be a very close game, but we have to be ready for the fight.”
The 31-year-old centre-back predicts a brave Germany: “You have to have courage to attack because they are also vulnerable. They press high, so you have to come out well from behind and stay calm. “We can’t make any mistakes.”
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The former Chelsea player also referred to the threat posed by Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal from the wingers: “They are young, but they take responsibility. If they lose the ball they try again. One-on-one they are very good.”
Nico and Lamine are young, but they take responsibility. If they lose the ball they try again
His future, whatever happens in the Euro Cup, lies with Real Madrid. “One hundred percent “, he assures when in ‘Kicker’ they ask him if they would be welcome if they eliminated Spain. In short, Rüdiger, in its purest form.
