January 18 News The second half of the Bundesliga is about to restart this weekend.
The teams have also completed their winter preparations one after another.
Bayern Munich’s French international center back Upamecano accepted an exclusive interview with the official website of the Bundesliga a few days ago, talking about his outlook for the second half of the season and the just-concluded World Cup in Qatar.
Bundesliga official website: How is your current physical condition?
Upamecano: “I feel good, I’m happy to see my teammates again, I miss them a lot, I’m happy to be back here and see you all again. Of course, I trained a lot during the break
…I feel great and can’t wait to get back on the court to win games and help my team in any way I can.”
Bundesliga.com: Tell us about the World Cup final in Qatar, which was a bitter game for you.
Upamecano: “It was a difficult moment, but my family is by my side and it is important to move on now because Bayern Munich have many big challenges. So that is my focus now and I will try to put
What happened in Qatar is behind me. I gained a lot of experience by playing in the World Cup and it was an amazing final. Of course, I have some regrets. But we gave our all and we hope to be able to play soon
Come back. When I came back, Julian Nagelsmann and I had a great chat and he told me I had a great World Cup and I just had to keep going and keep going.”
“I was in great shape for the World Cup, so it’s important to be in the same shape. If I can help my team, I will. We have a great coach who has given us a lot throughout the process.
Help, he gave me a lot of advice during the World Cup.”
“I want to keep improving and learn from people. I know I need to work on a lot of things, so I’m working hard and I’m going to keep doing that. I want to learn from everyone, whether it’s my teammates, my coaches, or
All coaches.”
Bundesliga official website: It has been a year and a half since you joined Bayern Munich. How is your current integration in Bayern Munich?
Upamecano: “It’s never easy to adapt when you change circumstances. But I tried to adapt as quickly as possible and it did take some time. But I’ve adapted now and I’m at Bayern Munich.
Made his mark and it’s a fantastic club.”
Bundesliga official website: What advice and help did head coach Nagelsmann give you?
Upamecano: “Julian Nagelsmann helped me at Bayern Munich because I knew the way he played. It was great to meet him again at Bayern Munich. We talked a lot and I know a lot
He. I know what he expects of me, he’s a capable guy, he’s helped me a lot, and I’m very grateful for that.”
Bundesliga official website: After joining for so long, what is your impression of Bayern Munich?
Upamecano: “Bayern Munich is one of the biggest clubs in the world, that’s undeniable. Bayern Munich has some big names and I really enjoy being part of this club and want to stay as long as possible.
here.”
Bundesliga official website: After the restart of the Bundesliga in the second half, Bayern Munich will face RB Leipzig in the first game. This is your old club. How special is this game for you?
Upamecano: “It’s going to be a good game, they’re playing really well and so are we, so it’s going to be a quality Bundesliga game. We’re going to do our best to win and I’m looking forward to getting back
Red Bull Arena.”