By this logic, Kroos would feel at home in the third-division, Turkmenistan or North Korea. Or even Schalke, where his Real Madrid side play tonight (20:45 CET). He told ZDF-Sportreportage that he feels that family and football are the key to happiness: “I feel at home where my family are.” His family are in Madrid with him and his happiness is reflected in his performances. He is in great form for Real and is currently one of the best midfielder’s on the planet.
Real’s best signing of the last 30 years
Kroos has shown that moving to Spain was the right decision. Some people are surprised about how easily he has settled – his precise passing has made him a star in Real’s midfield. Carlo Ancelotti is full of praise for the German: “He has a lot of talent and is crucial to our styles.” Goalkeeper Iker Casillas went on to say: “He helps define our style.”
The media are equally effusive in their praise for the World Champion. A discussion surrounding Real’s best signing of the last 30 years has taken place: Bernd Schuster, Hugo Sanchez, Luis Figo, Zinedine Zidane, David Beckham, Mesut Özil, Sami Khedira. The list goes on and on. Marca felt that Kroos deserved the honour as “He’s a better signing than Ronaldo or Bale because he understands that football is a team sport.”
Twenty competitive wins in a row
Kroos has also been received well by the fans: “They go crazy when they see a Madrid player. It’s fantastic.” The great reception continues at the club, where he has been well received and hasn’t brought the go which some may have expected from a World Champion. “The changing room is full of great people. They care for you and are always willing to listen. There are no arguments or divas. We’re a fully functioning family.”
Currently Real top the table. They stumbled out of the blocks, having lost 4-2 against Real Sociedad and 2-1 to city rivals Athletico before embarking on a 12 match domestic winning streak, which when cup and continental matches are taken into account, extends to a new club record. The 4-1 victory over UD Almería in December was their 20th win in a row. They scored 75 goals in that spell, conceding only 10.
Real favourites against Schalke
By this logic, Kroos would feel at home in the third-division, Turkmenistan or North Korea. Or even Schalke, where his Real Madrid side play tonight (20:45 CET). He told ZDF-Sportreportage that he feels that family and football are the key to happiness: “I feel at home where my family are.” His family are in Madrid with him and his happiness is reflected in his performances. He is in great form for Real and is currently one of the best midfielder’s on the planet.
Real’s best signing of the last 30 years
Kroos has shown that moving to Spain was the right decision. Some people are surprised about how easily he has settled – his precise passing has made him a star in Real’s midfield. Carlo Ancelotti is full of praise for the German: “He has a lot of talent and is crucial to our styles.” Goalkeeper Iker Casillas went on to say: “He helps define our style.”
The media are equally effusive in their praise for the World Champion. A discussion surrounding Real’s best signing of the last 30 years has taken place: Bernd Schuster, Hugo Sanchez, Luis Figo, Zinedine Zidane, David Beckham, Mesut Özil, Sami Khedira. The list goes on and on. Marca felt that Kroos deserved the honour as “He’s a better signing than Ronaldo or Bale because he understands that football is a team sport.”
Twenty competitive wins in a row
Kroos has also been received well by the fans: “They go crazy when they see a Madrid player. It’s fantastic.” The great reception continues at the club, where he has been well received and hasn’t brought the go which some may have expected from a World Champion. “The changing room is full of great people. They care for you and are always willing to listen. There are no arguments or divas. We’re a fully functioning family.”
Currently Real top the table. They stumbled out of the blocks, having lost 4-2 against Real Sociedad and 2-1 to city rivals Athletico before embarking on a 12 match domestic winning streak, which when cup and continental matches are taken into account, extends to a new club record. The 4-1 victory over UD Almería in December was their 20th win in a row. They scored 75 goals in that spell, conceding only 10.
Real favourites against Schalke
10 days ago Real lost 4-0 to Athletico in the Madrid derby. Ancelotti’s side beat Deportivo la Coruna 2-0 last time out. The Spanish side go into the tie against Schalke as favourites and they knocked the Royal Blues out of the competition this time last year. The Spanish side won 6-1 in Gelsenkirchen and 3-1 on home soil. Despite last year’s comprehensive victory, Kroos is not taking anything for granted: “We won’t underestimate Schalke. You don’t win games on paper.”
