THE EX-MADRIDISTAS HAD A CROSSING OF STATEMENTS
The 'bite' between Joselu and Toni Kroos in the preview of Spain-Germany
Published:3/07/2024 - 19:03h
Updated:3/07/2024 - 19:04h
Joselu Mato and Toni Kroos, former teammates at Real Madrid, did not hesitate to make an exchange of statements taking advantage of the fact that their teams, Spain and Germany, will soon face each other in search of a place in the semifinals of Euro 2024
The exdelantero of the Real Madrid, Joselu Kill, took advantage of his apparition in the previous press conference to the commitment between Spain and corresponding Germany to the quarter-finals of the Eurocopa 2024, that will carry out next Friday 5 July to the 18:00 (CET) in the Favours Benz Sand, to do a statement that has generated some controversy. This testimony involves to his excompañero of team, Toni Kroos, one of the big figures of the combined German.
"Germany is very favourite, but expect to withdraw to Toni the Friday", expressed the ariete with some lightness. It is necessary to remember that the talentoso midfield player germano announced the past 21 May his retreat of the football when finalising his participation in the Eurocopa 2024 with the 'Mannschaft'. Therefore, each meeting that faces in this eliminatory stage could mean his farewell if his selection does not attain to add a positive result.
The 'gafe' behind the statement of Joselu
Many considered this statement like a species of 'gafe', remembering the situation that gave in the year 2006, when Spain confronted to France in the eighth of final of the Glass of the World in Germany. In that then, Zinedine Zidane also was in a similar situation to Toni, since to having fallen defeated in this 'bump' of eighth could have put an end to his career. However, 'Them Bleus' finished imposing 1-3, with a target of 'Zizou' included, and deleted to the combined Spanish of the contest.
Now, the exjugador of the Espanyol also matizó his statement expressing his admiration by the midfield player germano. "For me it has been a pleasure play with him, reflects all what is the Real Madrid. It has been a fellow and a mate inside the changing room. I have spoken a lot with him. It is a key footballer for Germany and it is necessary to have a lot of eye with him", sentenced Joselu.
The answer of Toni Kroos
The answer of Toni Kroos did not do expect. In his press conference, answered to the statements of Joselu with good humour and a tone relaxed, even with a smile. "It is normal, want to win the tournament. I will try all so that it was not like this. They are here to win, we also. We will see what happens the Friday. The important is that they did not want to me withdraw in the Madrid. They are my friends", subtracting him like this intensity to any controversy that could arise around this subject.
