Former Huangshe coach: Although Mbappe scored 44 goals in his first season, he must ask for more

Before Real Sociedad played against Real Madrid, Martin Lasalte, a famous Uruguayan coach who had coached Griezmann and Suarez to make his career debut, was interviewed by Ass and talked about topics such as Griezmann, Suarez, Alonso, Valverde.

You let Griezmann make his debut and was a key supporter of him. His role at Atletico Madrid has changed…

La Salter: It's strange to see him on the bench, but time is fair to everyone. Football includes three levels: psychology, technology and body. Time will leave traces on the physical level, and in Simeone's team, the intensity of this aspect is uncompromising. Maybe he would be more important in another environment, but Simeone calls for very important physical effort, and Griezmann is no longer 25 years old.

He is 34 years old. Not too old...

Lasalt: Of course. And I think he can still get his best back. The season was long and Antoine was excellent. If we talk about it in a few months, maybe the situation will be different.

You also have high hopes for Luis Suarez in the National Team...

La Salter: I knew how outstanding he was as soon as I saw him. He has an amazing desire to score goals and is compellingly aggressive. If he doesn't score, he will be very angry and will be able to create opportunities on his own. I want to tell you an anecdote...

Is Griezmann more talented than Suarez?

La Salter: If you talk about talent, Griezmann is likely to be better. Antoine is more delicate, while Louis is more physical, and he is like a bull at the age of 18. But both of them are of high quality and highly competitive.

Did you be surprised by his spit at the Seattle Bayer Technicians?

Lasalt: Of course. This is unpleasant. I didn't see the picture, but I read a lot of related comments. No such reaction can be done anyway.

Ilia Lamendi is another success for you. Why did he fail to meet expectations in Real Madrid?

La Salter: Asil was a very great football player. We quickly saw that he was a very talented metronome. Once chatting with him before the holiday, he said he was eager to go back to town with his friends. He was very home-loving, which did not help him when he left San Sebastian. Maybe his competitive mentality is different from Suarez or Griezmann.

Real Sociedad is a factory for excellent midfielders. What do you think of Suvimenti?

Lasalt: I like him very much. He is an excellent organizational core. He proved this at Real Sociedad, and the national teams in Arsenal and Spain are doing the same. He is ready for a major challenge.

Will he be the key piece to complete the new Real Madrid puzzle?

La Salter: It is very likely. He would have been very useful to Real Madrid. Although there is no other Cross wherever you go, Suvimenti's style could have been perfectly integrated to form a dreamy midfielder.

What do you think of Xavi Alonso's start at Real Madrid?

La Salter: Very good. He is a smart and well-trained coach. The start is always very complicated, especially in clubs like Real Madrid. I've talked to him a few times and he's a man who can convey prudence, firmness and wisdom at the same time. This is a combination that will be very beneficial to Real Madrid. His mental power is very strong and has leadership, but he has to be given time to work because nothing can be achieved overnight.

Real Madrid has Vinicius, Mbappe, Bellingham... and Valverde.

La Salter: My compatriots are the soul and heart of Real Madrid. He is a very necessary football player and highly appreciated by any coach. In addition, he has consolidated his personality. I've been following his career since he was in Uruguay and his evolution is excellent. He is an all-round warrior who always appears where he needs it and never makes mistakes. Feder is always there to help the team when someone makes mistakes or loses position. He strives to be selfless, team-oriented, impactful, and understands football.

Is he your favorite Real Madrid player?

La Salter: I chose Mbappe for my personal preference. He is a phenomenal player, but I expect more from him. It's true that he scored 44 goals in his first season, but he had to be asked for more because he had the ability to do it. He is my favorite Real Madrid player because he is a top player.

What future do you foresee Mastantono?

Lasalt: I pay attention to him a lot. I heard people talk about him very early, and I saw him doing things far beyond his age on the River Plate team. The team badge does not seem to be a burden to him, he will take responsibility gradually and grow in the game. He is a fantastic player, but it will take time to see his best performance.

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