Real Madrid right-back Lucas Vazquez spoke to the media ahead of Real Madrid’s home match vs AC Milan on Tuesday. As with Carlo Ancelotti’s press conference, the flooding in Valencia was also a big part of Vazquez’s presser. Speaking about Ancelotti’s quotes on the games on the weekend not being postponed, he said: “The coach is absolutely right. Our opinion is zero, our strength is zero. We have to be professional and do what we are told. That’s what we have to do. There are many things that we miss. There is a huge gap between the players and the organisation. In football, it is an industry where players have no decision-making power. We have to do things that we do not want to do.”
Vazquez’s opening statement
“I would like to send a message of encouragement to all the families affected by the DANA. To convey that they are not alone. And the pride we feel for the solidarity of the people in these difficult times. We hope that things will return to normal soon…”
Vazquez on the difficulty to prepare for the match
“It’s complicated, because football is in the background. The important thing is the people. With these tragedies, it’s difficult to isolate oneself.”
Vazquez on the locker room
“We are all very sad. There are many people suffering and this affects everyone. We feel very sad. These have been difficult, turbulent days, where our people have suffered. It is time for all of us to reflect and think about what has happened. And to try to help each other to get through this.”
Vazquez’s opinion on the way the issue has been managed
“I feel sad about what has happened. Once again, the human quality of the people has been demonstrated. Transfers from all over Spain. I hope we learn from these circumstances.”
“I am sad about what has happened. From a distance, we have had to suffer it in this way. It is difficult to explain it with words. So many people have lost everything with words… Political issues, this is not the time to talk about them here.”
Vazquez on the matchday last weekend
“It shouldn’t have been played. It was time to be with those affected and think only about that.”
Vazquez on how he is doing in a sporting sense
“Good. Carva’s absence is very important for Madrid, both from a football and personal point of view. Now I have to participate more than I was doing. Try to help the team in any way I can and give my all to it.”