Cannavaro to AS:"There is no euphoria on the team"

Realmadrid.com / Translation by Michael J. O'Donnell

Fabio Cannavaro gave an interview to AS in which he talked about tonight's derby with Atletico. The defender also praised Aguero and Forlan.

"There's no euphoria on the team because we know we haven't achieved anything yet. Barcelona still have a four-point lead. We have to keep working, stay quiet and prepare for each game at a time. People forget about things too easily in football. Excuses and doubt take over when things don't work out."

"Pepe will miss the derby. That Portuguese guy has some nerve(laughs)! He wants to rest for the Liverpool match! He is an impressive defender and he is playing very well, but this team has many players capable of being starters. He will be a great loss on an individual level, but I always think about the team and I believe even you could play for us if we perform well!"

"Kun Aguero is very good at one-on-ones, but he still needs a little extra to be a superstar. I don't really want to say this out loud because I'm sure he'll score two goals if I do, but I think he sometimes misses too many chances for a striker. He is young and he still has to learn. He will be a superstar. He reminds me of Romario in his style, but Romario scored more goals."

"I think Forlan is great. He runs a lot, shoots with both feet, puts pressure on defenders, he is intelligent and very fast... It's hard to defend against both of them (laughs). I will defend against the one who attacks down the left, but I prefer to defend against counterattacks because I prefer to anticipate a team's play."

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