Still in anticipation of the confrontation with the GD ChavesRoger Schmidt discussed the possible physical management of Ángel Di María and Otamendi, as well as the return to the pitch of Juan Bernat, after five months away due to injury.
Rest in sight for Di María and Otamendi?: «The question is whether it is good for them to rest. Both are players who like to play consistently. Sometimes they need rest. For example, Ángel has many games at once and before the big games it is prudent to have them out. Both are key players, they play at the highest level. They have shown their level in the last fifteen years. Alex Bah is fine. We are still managing his load but there was a problem and we have to be careful. He’s back training, but now he’s ready.”
The threats to Di María: «Of course, what happened shows how crazy the world is. It’s a disaster, a catastrophe. It affects the player and the human being. We have to support him as best we can. I think you are professional enough to deal with this, but it is difficult and also unusual, especially in relation to family. Of course we talk and he tries to live a normal life.”
Bernat’s return to the pitch: «Everyone, like him, expected a different season. He came with a small injury. He did well and played a few minutes, but from the end of October until now, he has been injured. Five months. I think this is not the time to think about next season. He is working very hard to come back. For the first time in five months he returned to the pitch. Let’s hope it has an impact in the last few weeks. He’s on the right path.”
