Johnny Cardoso: «I’m feeling very good, 100%» | OneFootball

Johnny Cardoso spoke to the media on Media Day ahead of the Copa del Rey final. Atlético de Madrid are preparing for the clash against Real Sociedad in Seville. On a day when the American midfielder trained at the same pace as his teammates after speaking to the media.

WHAT DOES THE CUP FINAL MEAN?

“Honestly, it’s a dream coming true. Since I arrived at Atlético, it was to experience things like this. Reaching a final is very important. In my first season, with the season we’re having, it excites me even more.

DO YOU SEE YOURSELVES AS FAVORITES?

“We don’t feel like favorites. It’s a one-off match, a final, and Real have earned their place here. We’re going into it as always, one game at a time, that’s key, and we’re ready.”

HOW ARE YOU PHYSICALLY?

“I’m very well, really. Those are things the coach decides, but we have a lot of confidence in all the players, because they all have a lot of quality to contribute to the team, whether as starters or from the bench. I have the mindset of being able to help the team for 90 minutes or for one minute.”

DOES REACHING THE SEMIS AFFECT THE CUP?

“We’re in the Champions League semifinals, which is very important. But now we turn the page and focus on the final.”

HOW IS THE TEAM PHYSICALLY?

“The team is doing very well. We know that if you want to win big things, you play a lot of matches. In the end, we’re ready for everything. To achieve great things, you have to make an extra effort, and this team is ready and prepared.”

CUP FINAL AND DREAMING OF THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL

“Honestly, as I said, from the moment I arrived, I’ve been very excited about achieving great things, and here we are. Without a doubt, we’re very excited.”

EXCITEMENT OR RESPONSIBILITY?

“We’re going through a fantastic moment, and if I’m not smiling... I’m here living a dream and I always have a smile with me. We know you can go through bad spells and good ones too. Right now, we have to enjoy every match and every moment we’re living through. I’m very happy.”

FINAL IN SEVILLE

“For me it’s very special to play this final in Seville, which was where I had the opportunity to take my first steps in Europe. I have a lot of people there supporting me and it makes me want it even more. But in the end, it’s a moment to enjoy; we’re in a final and we’re going all in.”

MUSSO’S LEVEL

“We have a lot of confidence in the whole squad. Musso has been no different, he works very hard and when he’s had the opportunity, he’s done great.”

ANALYSIS OF REAL SOCIEDAD

“We’re preparing everything to play a great final. Real have done what was needed to reach the final and we know it will be a very difficult match. We’re prepared for it.”

WHAT DOES SIMEONE ASK OF YOU?

“In the end, the coach has taught me many things since I arrived here. He is very intense, but in moments like these, he tries to bring calm so we can perform as well as possible on the pitch. Or keep us organized, attack, defend...”

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