Keylor Navas explains how Zinedine Zidane improved Real Madrid
Keylor Navas says Zinedine Zidane improved Real Madrid, as a result they won Champions league last season.
Navas believes Frenchman has clear vision and philosophy to match with Real Madrid ambition, and it wasn’t the case under Rafa Benitez.
I’m working with the hope of improving what I’ve done so far, becoming a better person and a better player,” the goalkeeper said in an interview with Adidas, Marca reports.
Keylor Navas explains how Zinedine Zidane improved Real Madrid
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“I’m facing the season with great enthusiasm and desire to work hard, and we know that we must give everything.
“I have the advantage of now knowing how the club operate and how to work with my teammates. Things that were new to me are now quite familiar. You can always improve and learn.
“We understand [Zidane] well. He has a clear philosophy and we all tried to understand what he wanted as quickly as possible so we could implement it on the pitch.
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“One of the things that helped us win the Champions League was that we learned very quickly [what he wanted] and we had very clear ideas. Ultimately we achieved the objective we had in mind.
“I try to remember everything [from the CL final]. Before reaching the final, I set myself a goal – to enjoy and live [the final] to the fullest, regardless of the outcome.
“They are unique moments and I tried to live them with intensity, enjoying moments of happiness and that of others who had to work hard. Becoming champions was the icing on the cake.
“I have a good friendship with [goalkeeping coach Lluis Llopis], but we’ve always managed to divide what is friendship and training.
“On the pitch, he treats everyone equally and if he has to correct me, he will. He’s always eager to help so we can improve. He’s a great coach.
“It’s a privilege [to be considered an idol in Costa Rica], and I always try to do my best. I try to be a good example for all the young lads.
“I admire and I always try to give the best of myself. I hope they become great professionals in the future and that I was able to do my bit [in their development].”