the legs of Joselu Mato (Stuttgart, March 27, 1990) are a map of his life. Tattoos with the weight and height that his children had at birth, their faces next to his wife’s. The most important people and dates of his existence are engraved on his skin. And suddenly, in the middle of that tribute to the family, Captain America’s shield and Spiderman’s web. “They are the superheroes that my children like and I put them on. Children are so innocent that they believe that if I want I can erase them…” That is not erased, nor is his white past. A provenance, the Sports City of Real Madrid, of which he feels “very proud” and to which he will return soon. She still can’t confirm it, but he hopes that “very nice things” will happen to her shortly. He refers to his signing for Real Madrid.
How do you feel about the possibility of winning a continental title in two games?
This Nations League is exciting and also important, because we are two games away from winning a continental national team tournament. Spain hasn’t won a title for a long time, and now we have it so close… And at the same time so far away, it’s a very nice challenge.
Does it seem fair to you that the top national scorer has a place in the National Team? I say this because of the unit of measurement, something that midfielders do not have, for example.
This season we have seen how difficult it is to score goals in the First Division and I am happy with my numbers because I have been the Zarra of the championship, the first national scorer. We come from many years in which Messi and Cristiano broke all barriers, but I am proud of my numbers this season. There have been 16 goals in the League. The pity is that they have not served to save Espanyol from relegation. But I have done my job and I have done everything possible to achieve permanence.
Spain arrives with a very expert Selection. Why veterans in times of pressure?
In the end you play a title in two games and experience is a degree in these situations. This group has players who have been world champions and European champions. They are footballers who know how to risk their lives for a title and it will surely show in the match against Italy, which is an important rival.
Is the 30 years of a soccer player today the 25 of 10 years ago?
And 23 too! Personally, what I can say at 33 years old is that in the last two seasons is when I have found myself at my best, both physically and mentally. Even better than 25 years old. Football has changed and today we players have a different diet, other preparation and other care and we can be active for longer. As for me, I don’t feel like an older player at all.
There is insistent talk about his return to Real Madrid, the club where he was trained. What can he tell?
Right now I can’t say anything, but it’s always a compliment to be in the newspapers. I hope that good things come in the future, but right now I am focused on the National Team and trying to win the Nations League. Being associated with the best teams in the world is always positive.
But Joselu cannot deny his passion for Real Madrid. In the last European Cup, the fourteenth, they saw him in Paris mixed with the fans, wearing the white shirt and cheering like one more in the French capital…
It’s true, yes. Dani Carvajal is my brother-in-law and part of my family. I went to Paris to encourage him, along with my father-in-law and my sister-in-law, who is my wife’s sister. That the family supports you in important moments is very nice.
Yes, but he not only encouraged Carvajal there in Paris. He was greeted by many Real Madrid employees…
Well, I left Madrid and I have good friends there, people who work there. It is always appreciated that these people remember you.
How do you plan to go from playing to avoid a relegation to do it to win a Champions League?
I don’t know what will happen next year. When the concentration is over we’ll start talking and I hope things go well. I hope that everything can be fixed soon, both for the peace of mind of me and my family, to have a peaceful summer. We will try to fix what is best and as fast as possible.
The Nations League contemplates a match for the third and fourth place that is considered torture. What do you think about this match being played between the losers?
Let’s hope we don’t have to play it, but they are things of the organization. To avoid it, the best thing is to win against Italy.
Do you prefer balls coming from the sides or filtered by the media? Go to the band auction or throw uncheck?
What I want is for balls to arrive, and if it can be in good condition, then much better. But it is true that I am a player who decides a lot on the shot at the first touch and for that it is better that they come from the sides. If I can choose, I’d rather be in the box than finish off crosses. What I like is to score goals.
what do you ask From the source: goals or pressure?
He asks me for a little bit of everything. I am a striker more than winning duels, shock. But here I am for what you ask for and willing to give my best.
What do you want to say to all those people, including some former Madrid players, who are defending Joselu’s candidacy as white striker for next season?
Well thank you for all that support. Madrid is one of the best teams in the world and that Madrid players speak well of me is a source of pride. We are going to wait for nice things to happen, one always has that hope.
2023-06-12 03:08:36
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