World champion with Germany in 2014, Tony Kroos established himself as one of the best players of his generation. For the Real Madridhas accumulated important titles. Now retired for a year, he devotes himself to personal projects involving football leagues and the development of new talents.
In an interview with Romárioin the frame Face to faceof Romário TV node YouTubethe German spoke on various subjects. Among them, his relationship with Brazilian players. He commented that Rafinha was one of the funniest people he ever shared a dressing room with (back when he was Bayern Munich). He also praised Vini Jr. And Casemiroin addition to analyzing the current phase of Endrickwhose expectations were very high, but which were ultimately not met.
“I think for a player like Endrick, moreover, at this age, the most important thing is to play,” Kroos replied when asked what advice he would give to the player revealed by Palmeiras. “And if he doesn’t get the chance to play a lot here, I think the best way is for him to go to another club, if he’s on loan or something like that, to play.”
The interview was published this Saturday (27), but recorded well before. Kroos’ advice eventually came true and the 19-year-old Brazilian striker is on loan from Real Madrid to Lyon, France, on a 6-month partnership. In this case, at the end of the European season.
“When I was 18, I was at Bayern Munich and I was with the first team. I played a few times, but not many. Then I decided to go to Bayer Leverkusen to play for a year and a half. I played everything and I came back to Bayern (Munich) as another player, with more experience, with more quality. I think for young players, in general, for everyone, the most important thing is to play,” he added.
Brazilian team
As expected, Romário asked Toni Kroos to talk about the fateful day, when Brazil suffered the biggest defeat in its history at home, against the German team, during the 2014 World Cup.
“In 2014 I only have good memories,” replied the German about the image that comes to mind. “Not only for the tournament and the World Cup, which of course was great, but also for those six, seven, eight weeks that we spent there, getting to know the people… we had a very good place with Germany,” he said, referring to Bahia, where the delegation was concentrated.
“Very, very much,” Kroos replied when asked about good relations with the people of Bahia. “For me, looking back, of course, when we played against Brazil, it was a difficult day for Brazil and we know that, but the people… it didn’t surprise me, but the reaction of the people after the matches, of the Brazilians, was very positive,” he exalted.
Now excluded from the four lines and without a link with Real Madrid, Kroos admitted that coach Carlo Ancelotti had already thought about leaving the Merengue club to take over the green and yellow team. With Tite leaving after the 2022 World Cup, there was a lot of speculation, but the deal was only completed in May this year.
“The truth is that I haven’t seen many matches of the Brazilian team lately, but yes, of course, I had conversations when I was still playing with Militão, with Vini, with Rodrygo, that there were a lot of complicated matches in the last two years. It didn’t always go well, and of course they also have hope now, knowing Carlo, of course, that it will improve. The test after that will be the World Cup,” analyzed the former midfielder.
Kroos also analyzed the Brazilian team’s chances of performing better with the presence of Neymar. But he admitted the Santos star needs to be fully fit as he has lost a lot of pace in recent months due to repeated injuries.
Flamengo x PSG
Romário’s interview with Kroos took place the day after the Intercontinental Cup final, in which Paris Saint-Germain beat Flamengo on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
“It was difficult to score the penalties,” the German joked when asked if he was watching the match. Afterwards, he was surprised by the level of football played by the Rio team. “It surprised me a little, but it means that I think Brazilian football, at least the best teams in Brazil, can compete well,” he analyzed.
“PSG, without a doubt, last season was the best team in Europe. I think a little less now because they also have important players injured, but I think that means that Brazilian football is doing well and the best teams in Brazil can compete with those in Europe,” he added.
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