Sneijder And what about Heinze? He's a tough defender, and he proved just that with Manchester. I am very familiar with him and he's another great addition. You have to wish both him and Robben good luck, but don't forget about me either (laughs).
Cannavaro Are you worried about the yellow cards you saw last year? Yes, but this year there are a lot more people. I'm not alone now. Sergio Ramos and Diarra were around last season, but I think this is Pepe's year; I'm in good company. I was speaking to Heinze and I told him to be careful because you get booked a lot here. Things are going to be a challenge, even with Heinze, Ramos, Pepe, Diarra, and myself here.
You're a leader for the Italian national team and Metzelder for Germany. Do you feel better having someone just as capable as yourself playing next to you?
It's crucial that Real Madrid has players of that nature. But not just us. Pepe and Heinze also have winning attitudes. We're always talking to eachother. We speak both on and off the pitch. We need to be in constant contact to ensure things turn out well. Marcelo Who's better, Heinze or Marcelo? Marcelo (laughs). Why? Because I have faith in myself and in what I can do. Saviola Heinze has really stood out so far. Heinze and Gago are playing very well, which makes me very happy. I knew Heinze. He was just crowned champion with Manchester and has a lot of caps under his belt. I am not at all surprised. He's one of the best defenders in the world.
Casillas We've got a good, young group. Heinze is a veteran, while Sneijder is young and serious. It's a good team.”
Diarra Who is the centre back that talks the most during a game? Heinze. He is a chatterbox, but that's good because he cheers us up.
Pepe Were you really unaware of the amazing performance you gave against Barcelona? Honestly. I knew I had done my job when the game was over. I knew Ramos, Cannavaro, Heinze, Diarra and myself had been confident, but when my girlfriend greeted me at the airport she said, "I've bought the newspaper and they've given you four aces, their highest mark." I asked myself why. |