|
|
Morata: I understand Mourinho's substitution decision
19-Feb-2013 3:00:00 AM
The 20-year-old focused on the positives after the Blancos boss withdrew him in Saturday's victory following Sergio Ramos' red card
Real Madrid starlet Alvaro Morata says he is remaining upbeat despite being sacrificed in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano.
The 20-year-old had netted his first goal for the Blancos at the Bernabeu but, with the dismissal of Sergio Ramos in the first half, coach Jose Mourinho opted to withdraw the youngster for defender Raul Albiol on the half-hour mark.
But Morata remained philosophical following the tactical switch.
"These are things that happen and we need to accept them," he told reporters.
"There are times when this sort of thing happens, that’s life and I’m happy because the team won. It happened to Callejon recently."
The youngster also expressed his pride in having played his way into contention at Real Madrid and stressed the need for patience in his development.
He added: "I am very proud to be in this squad and play in matches like this. I am learning and I am in no hurry. I need to take it step by step."
Related Stories
Inside Goal.Com
-
Jose to leave unfulfilled after cup loss
Atletico Madrid enjoyed a fortunate cup win while Mourinho looks set to part ways with Madrid in disappointment.
-
Resurrecting the Champion: Becks to Milan
Following Beckham’s retirement from football, Aditya Bajaj goes down memory lane to recollect the Englishman’s first loan spell at AC Milan that made headlines around the globe.
-
I-League 2012-13 Special: Top 3 Midfielders
An exciting I-League season is now over and Goal looks at the best performers in each position during the season. Now it's time for the people who run the show in the middle...
-
Transfer Talk: Read all the gossips
The Goal.com Rumour Mill is your 24/7 source for all the latest rumblings in the global transfer market.
-
Who is the greatest CL striker ever?
Enter our competition now and you will be in with a chance of winning one of four replica football shirts. Simply pick your favourite and subscribe to our YouTube channel