MELBOURNE (AP) In conversation with VG spoke Rafael Benitez (55) the first time publicly about Martin Ødegaard (16). The new Real Madrid boss will give the Norwegian several chances before deciding if he rented out or being.
The Norwegian youngster is on his first tour with the A team. And it is not just a short trip in question.
Ødegaard will participate in all pre-season – in Australia, China, Germany and until terminated against Valerenga in Oslo on August 9.
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Benitez: – I am impressed him
Early Friday morning Norwegian time was VG present at Real Madrid’s open training in Melbourne with more than 10,000 Australian fans. Saturday at 11 manager Rafael Benitez his new team for the first time against Roma in the “International Champions Cup.”
SPENT ON ØDEGAARD: In conversation with VG spoke Rafael Benitez last night for the first time publicly about his thoughts around the jewel Martin Ødegaard.
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After the rather quiet workout was a very humorous Rafael Benitez who asked at the press conference on the mighty arena where Egil Danielsen won Olympic gold in the javelin in 1956. In VG’s question about what kind of impression he has of Martin Ødegaard – and whether it is best for the 16-year-old’s development that he is or rented out the upcoming season – the Spaniard answered:
– I am impressed with him. Technically he is very good. Physically he is a player who takes care of herself and exercising well. He has stamina, skills and stamina as well. He is a very good prospect and a good player.
Then came the former Valencia-, Liverpool-, Inter-, Chelsea- and Napoli boss up thinking high around young boy age:
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– The question is whether he is too young now. That’s what we have to decide. Now he train with us. So we decide for these weeks. I want to see him in a position where he thrives, does well and can get some matches. I am very pleased with him.
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Modric looked fans
It is undoubtedly good words from the coach who replaced Carlo Ancelotti after a season where “only” was second place in La Liga and in the Champions League semifinals. Ødegaard’s position in the team is nevertheless strong. He has impressed surroundings much already, including the B-tier coach Zinedine Zidane, and also a big supporter of the powerful club president Florentino Perez.
It is obvious that Benitez even had time to see what special talent he has in his hands, but the big question is whether he will get enough playing time A team already coming season.
After the VG understands nor has Martin Ødegaard some other thoughts in your head than complete “pre season” with Real Madrid before making an assessment on what is best for their own development in the short term.
On Friday tranquil gaming session on the mighty Melbourne Cricket Ground was certainly not junior stroke over junior from Norway. Ødegaard hit as usual with most passes, played usually on one touch, but remained in the background when Ronaldo, Bale and Ramos show in front of the audience during a scene where they were to kick a rugby ball with some local heroes.
Afterward, virtually everyone in the locker room. Gareth Bale wrote four to five autographs, while the always pleasant Luka Modric took the time to meet the fans with both “selfies” and signatures.
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signed autographs: While the other Real Madrid players went in the shower stood the Croatian midfield star Luka Modric again and signed autographs for Australian fans who attended the training.
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Do not talk about the Gea
The press conference with Rafael Benitez acted otherwise most of farewell to goalkeeper Iker Casillas and the expected arrival of David de Gea. The new boss told that Casillas was the first player he called when he got the job as Real Madrid coach, they had met face to face and discussed various scenarios, and that he wanted club veteran continued success in Porto.
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea he would not talk so much about, but Benitez could not conceal the fact that he obviously wants the 24 year old as a new goalkeeper.
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On the 20-minute press conference used “Rafa” most time to emphasize how pleased he is with the squad he has.
– We have a fantastic team. Many of the best players in the world we have here at Real Madrid. Finding better players is difficult. Many clubs are chasing the one player that enhances any team. Meanwhile, we also have many promising young players in the team that we want to see succeed. We would like to develop our own players, says Rafael Benitez, and think about including the Martin Ødegaard.
Maybe he gets a chance already to Rome tomorrow?
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