Raphaël Varan recently appeared BridgePodcast hosted to France French France, reflected in his illustrated career. An important part of the interview was offered in Real Madrid and José Mourinho, José Mourinho acted in his development.
The influence of Mourinho
Varan expressed his deep gratitude towards Mourinho, who was registered in Real Madrid in 2011.
“It can thank me,” Varan said. Because “Zizou (Zizo Zenane Zidane) called me at the end, I said,” I wanted only one thing: “Don’t worry, I’ll improve.” I’ll relax. “
In his first season, Varan played Sporadically, Often, Real Madrid has already secured qualification or Copa del Rey matches. However, these opportunities allowed them to grow under the guidance of Mourinho without a terrible pressure.
Competing with legends
The beginner was an easy way to convert usual triggers. With Club Legends Pepe and Sergio Ramos promise a central defense, French young people in front of hard competition. Despite the promising season debut, Varan accepted that he was fighting through the second year.
“I had a good first season, but then I was more expected,” Varan explained. “I went for a while and I didn’t feel comfortable. I didn’t feel well.”
Mourinho’s hard love
Then Mourinho, known for his straight and sharp view, was intervened. Varan remembered a memorable conversation with the Portuguese coach he served as a turning point.
“One day, he called me at the beginning of the season. The team didn’t start well, and we remember it cleanly at the gym. He looked at me and why are you useless?” I was shocked and annoyed. I didn’t say it’s easy to play when I wasn’t playing, and the start of the season has been difficult.
Despite the hard words, Mourinho quickly continued with a chance that Varane’s career can do or break.
“Then he asked me if I was ready to play next Wednesday. It was found Manchester CityAnd I started before Sergio Ramos. If I had a mistake, it ended. Likely to be a loan. “
It has been delivered under pressure to put on a permanent cramps but changed his seasonal course.
“After that play, I recovered, and I started planning the season again. The second part of that season was the best half of my career. Mourinho pulled the best in me.”
2025-03-26 18:45:00
