Mourinho ponders the substitution of Lass against Atletico

Lass performance in the last two games has generated some doubts so Portuguese coach is mulling leave him on the bench against Atletico on Thursday. Although it appeared that the Frenchman had taken the seat on the eleven his last two substitutions at halftime suggest that the coach is unhappy with him.

Against Getafe, Mou apologized that Lass had a yellow card and feared a possible expulsion. Against Villarreal argued that made the change in anticipation of having to delay Khedira position, but did not hide his discontent with the French: "In this meeting were not well Lass and the rest of the team"

The truth is Lass has not maintained the level that led him to win the post to Khedira and this has been crucial for Mourinho who try to be fair with his players.

Lass season has been very irregular. A mysterious injury before the first leg of Cup against Murcia made Lass leave to enter in the technical plans. Gradually returned to enjoy a few minutes and returned to eleven in a match against Ajax. After the defeat in the Nou Camp, the Portuguese gave him the starter position against Valencia and from there, with a great performance in Zaragoza, earned Mourinho’s trust.

Lass was a starter against Sevilla and in the first leg of Cup against Levante. But after two bad first parts against Getafe and Villarreal is being questioned for the next meeting.

Lass Diarra with Mourinho

The Frenchman wants to stay

Lassana Diarra wants to dress in white for long. This is what has sent his closest people in the last hours. Although it appears that he had felt very bad to be replaced at the break of the match against Villarreal, the French midfielder has no intention to leave Real Madrid during the winter. He wants to succeed with Mourinho and, therefore, remain in the capital of Spain in the coming seasons. It is true that last Sunday was very disappointed at having to leave the team after the first forty-five minutes but Lass is confident in his ability to establish himself as starter.

For a long time the French has felt misunderstood, but his meeting last week with top leaders of Madrid has allowed showing a different face that usually offers. Lass has realized that he is facing a historic opportunity to establish himself in a legendary club and does not want to miss it.

Mourinho reactions; Ballon d'Or 2010

The coach of Real Madrid came from Zurich through the front door. Voted best coach in 2010 and moved by the words of his former player Sneijder.

 Mourinho Ballon d'Or 2010

How does the best coach in the world feel?
I'm not the best coach in the world. I am the coach throughout last season coached the best team in the world. And this season also has a great team.

The prize is to certify that when you scored yourself the other day with 11 out of 10, you did not walk so wrong…
The season was perfect for Inter and Real Madrid has not been perfect, because we have not yet had the chance to win anything, but we are in all competitions and we can finish well.

This award will bring faith to Real Madrid…
This award serves to enjoy today, tonight and tomorrow we have to forget it. It is a very prestigious award and I am very grateful for that, but tomorrow is training. On Thursday we have a very important game. Award serves for me to keep doing what I like that is training.

Excited by the words of Sneijder?
When Sneijder has dedicated me these words, Pep Guardiola who was beside me, told me that those words are worth more than any title. That is the secret of coaches like Vicente del Bosque or Guardiola. When players talk you in this way, then you know you've done your job. That's why I moved.

What do you think of Messi's award on the two Spanish players?
I already told my opinion about who had to win. For me, Messi, Xavi and Iniesta are players in another world. Impressive players, but I preferred that another.player won the Ballon d’Or. First, Sneijder or Milito according to the year they did with Inter and because I owe this award. Also Cristiano Ronaldo because he is my player and he is the highest level. But the ratings are what they are and I cannot change them. Of course, I feel sorry for Xavi whom I know since he was a child and I have very fond.

Is it the culmination of his career as a coach?
It is a great recognition, because I worked hard to get here, but I say it's an award dedicated to all the players I've had, the collaborators and Madrid.

Do you go back next year to collect the same?
We work not to collect the prize, but to give joy to the fans. I think we are working well.

Mourinho, Ballon d'Or for best coach

The prestigious award winners were chosen by the votes of 154 correspondents of the magazine 'France Football' and the 208 coaches and captains of the teams that make up FIFA

Mourinho. Ballon d'Or 2010 (Best coach)

Jose Mourinho was elected this afternoon, during the gala held in Zurich by FIFA coach of the year 2010. The Portuguese beat Vicente del Bosque and Josep Guardiola, the other two nominees for the FIFA Ballon d'Or.

Mourinho, who traveled to the Swiss city of Zurich with Cristiano Ronaldo, Iker Casillas (which are in the best team of the year) Jorge Valdano and Emilio Butragueñoo, won the treble last year with Inter Milan in their second year, adding to Italian club showcases the Scudetto, the Italian Cup and the Champions League.

Jose Mourinho suffered some boos when he entered the room. Thus, the Portuguese coach was imposed against the general forecast betting favorite, Vicente del Bosque who led the Spanish national team to the title of world champion in South Africa. Third was Pep Guardiola after a year that could only get a title with Barcelona. It is the first time that delivers the Ballon d'Or for the best coach.

The brutal numbers for a savage named Cristiano

He takes 63 goals in 62 games as white player. He has scored 23 league goals and can beat the record of Hugo Sánchez and Zarra (38). Fifth CR7 hat-trick of his career, his fourth in the Real Madrid.

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 23 goals in the league

Cristiano does not rest and never will. Against Villarreal scored three of the four goals for his team and now has 23 goals in the championship, when there is still to play all the second round and a match tip. It is a scandal.

CR7 has held 23 goals in 18 games in this league 2010/11, a real outrage. The Portuguese adds 49 goals in 47 league matches. Until now, Ronaldo Nazario had made 46 which made Van Nistelrooy, Guti and Roberto Carlos dressed in white in league games.

CR7 scored more than one goal per game since he was introduced at the Bernabeu. 63 goals in 62 games (49 in the League, 4 in Spanish Cup and 11 in the Champions League) The CR7 hat-trick against Villarreal is the fourth of Portuguese since he wears the shirt of Real Madrid. He scored three goals against Mallorca, Athletic Bilbao and Levante in the Cup, and scored four against Racing this season.

Ronaldo figures are from another century. Cristiano brutal numbers, go much further. From far-away season 50/51 there was no championship top scorer in many goals at this point (César also totaled 23). The 38 goals from Hugo Sanchez and Zarra in the league, an absolute record in a season, are threatened. Cristiano will not rest until it succeeds.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaká reactions

CRISTIANO: "I WANT TO HELP WIN TITLES"

Cristiano Ronaldo is clear that he wants to "help win titles" to his team. "My teammates helped me a lot and without them it would not mark so many goals. I want to continue like this and want to fight at the end of the season to get titles. I'm very happy and motivated in this team" said the Portuguese after the Real Madrid-Villarreal.

Cristiano Ronaldo

CR7 gave some credit for the victory to Mourinho, saying that "still missing 45 minutes" and the coach talked to them in the locker room. "We reacted and won" he said.

"The coach knows the position where I contribute most to the team. My duty is to work for the set. We are minded and must play with the players we have" said the top scorer of the tournament when was asked about the lack of another striker in Real Madrid template.

Ronaldo also said that "Barcelona is the best team with us. It is difficult, we must be winning. We have to think that Barcelona will fail at some point" he said.


KAKÁ: “IT IS A VERY SPECIAL MOMENT”

Kaka was delighted after his team's victory against Villarreal, closed by his goal with a pass from his friend Cristiano Ronaldo. Brazil midfielder entered the match after 70 minutes, replacing Albiol, in his third game since his comeback and made the 4-2. The 8 did not score a goal for Madrid since that he did in Zaragoza, the day that Raúl played his last game with whites.

Kaka celebrates his goal

Speaking on Spanish television he said that "We cannot lose points in these games. We are two points down Barcelona and we hope they lose at some point. We have a good game and it is a very special moment for a long time that I did not score a goal" he said.

Kaka had words of praise for Villarreal: "They proved to be third on merit" About CR7: "It's a great player. He is deciding many games for Real Madrid and is an important player" he concluded.

Spanish League: Day 18

REAL MADRID 4 - VILLARREAL 2

Cristiano Ronaldo stole the show against Villarreal on Sunday night with a spectacular hat-trick (23 goals in 18 matches) to steer Real Madrid to victory. The Whites found themselves down on two occasions but managed to come back twice to take three crucial points. Kaka was credited with the fourth goal in what was his Bernabeu debut coming off a long-term injury

Kaka's goal celebration

Villarreal played a flawless first half with magical touching and gentle treatment of the ball, but they failed to remember who they were up against. Cani put the visitors up on 6’, but Cristiano finished a combination by Ozil and Benzema to pull Real level three minutes later. The Yellow Submarine again took the lead on 17’ with a goal by Marco Ruben and stunned the Whites. CR7 again found the answer on the last play of the half by heading in a fee-kick cross by Xabi Alonso.

Khedira replaced Lass in the second half as Albiol moved into the right-back slot and Ramos took over in the center of the back line. Villarreal struggled without the ball at their feet and Benzema and Cristiano nearly put Real ahead on two occasions but were stymied by Diego Lopez. With 20 minutes on the clock, Kaka stepped in for Albiol in search of more answers in attack. Only nine minutes were needed before the Brazilian swung in a pass that Diego Lopez failed to trap. Following several deflections, Cristiano netted what would prove to be the winner with a left-footed strike. Villarreal claimed the Portuguese international was offside to no avail and the goal was considered valid.

There was still more action to be had and on 82’ Cristiano Ronaldo provided a perfect assist for Kaka, who notched his first goal of the season and Real Madrid’s fourth of the night. Football returns to the Bernabeu on Thursday for the first leg of the next Spanish Cup tie against Atletico Madrid.

Summary

Stadium: Santiago Bernabeu
Attendance: 77,000
Goals: 0-1, m.7: Cani. 1-1, m.9: Cristiano Ronaldo. 1-2, m.17: Marco Ruben. 2-2, m.45: Cristiano Ronaldo. 3-2, m.79: Cristiano Ronaldo. 4-2, m.82: Kaká.

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Test to Benzema: Villarreal

Mourinho never mean anything, but always leaves something. Even on days like yesterday when he offered the mildest of their styles, he lamented without excess, praised Granero, resigned himself to the strengthening of Kaka and only one question left unanswered. There are doubts that offend.

The case of nine, still no news. Mourinho repeated today Benzema and surrounding attackers (assistants and friends): Cristiano, Özil and Di Maria. Although people does not know if he wants to supply resources or deplete excuses. Benzema added today the challenge to shine against a first-class team.

Karim Benzema

In any case, the bet is brave, especially against Villarreal, a team of strength and touch, ready to argue with the ball to Madrid. In that fight in the middle of the board will determine the outcome of the game. Also the head of Villarreal, too timid in its visits to the Bernabeu. Maybe Borja Valero will turn that. Trendy footballer (fashion, taste Del Bosque and Guardiola) and the Madrid youth product who left the club after playing only 47min with the first team.

If we look at the starting players, two coaches have players who missed. Higuain will see the game from Chicago and Pepe with the soleus on a cushion. Garrido, meanwhile, still cannot count on injured Nilmar, Senna and Marchena, so repeat the lineup that rallied from a 0-2 to Valencia on Thursday. A very similar pattern in the two teams. Ahead of the double pivot, also brings together four offensive players: Cani, Cazorla, Rossi and Ruben.

Kaka will take minutes in the second part again. Good news for Real Madrid, according to Mourinho said. Bad for Villarreal.