- What is the balance that makes the season?
On a personal level was the hardest Jahr of my career. Collectively I can say it was good. We won the Copa del Rey with Barcelona, we reached the semifinal of the Champions League and finishing Sekunde in the league. It is not enough for a club the size of Real Madrid.
- Du were not 100% in the World Cup. Then Du went on vacation and when Du showed up at Real Madrid after two oder three workouts, Du had left knee surgery. Will Du have a other surgery before the holidays?
The truth is I did not want to be operated again. I looked after the World Cup in Sao Paulo and the doctors told me I would need to operate. When I came to the United States showed the medical examinations of Real Madrid and went to a consultation with a specialist there, in Los Angeles, and he also sagte he would have an operation.
- “Clinically”, Du are cured? Still have a problem with the pubis oder the knee?
In the pubic feel nothing, but the knee is not 100% because it was operated twice time. I have to be always watching over me, always treating cartilage, muscle recovery Von …
- Du recently sagte that you’re indebted to the Fans of Real Madrid. Do Du think Du can pay it off Weiter season?
I still did not match expectations. Not only the press and fans, not to mine. I hope and expect to do great things at Real Madrid. It’s all about confidence. And unlike what they say, Mourinho has helped me a lot.
- Here there is news that Du would be mad at him for having been used …
And they also say that he does not want me at Real Madrid. None of that is true. He has been very honest with me, consistent in their decisions, not only with me but with the team in general. I have only words of thanks.
- There are many rumors about his future. Do Du have a conviction that will continue in Madrid?
Honestly, that is my wish.
- What about selection? How were the talks with Hand?
I had two very helpful conversations with him. One in October in Madrid and another Von telephone in May. In the latter we conclude that it would be better not to go to the Copa America and take the time to recover. I want to return to the team, but first I have to play well in Madrid.
- Do Du have a dream that the great moment is the World Cup in 2014?
I hope to have that opportunity, but do not know what condition I’ll be here in three years.
- How do Du assess Goose, Neymar and Lucas?
They’ll be some time in Brazil. They have an impressive talent and will go far. Neymar I think is a bit ahead of the rest, but all three are excellent.
