Conde: Dembele and Yamal both deserve the Golden Globe honor

September 4th, France will play against Ukraine in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Barcelona defender Conde recently attended the team's press conference. Conde said that national teammate Dembele and club teammate Yamal both deserve the Golden Ball Award, and the Champions League match between Barcelona and Paris will be a top-notch showdown.

About injury at the end of last season

"It was frustrating, and it happened at the most critical moment of the season - when we were heading for the Champions League semi-finals. Obviously it frustrated me, especially when I reached my peak after winning the Copa del Rey against Real Madrid. That was the limit of over-engagement. I tried to control everything, but my body eventually called a stop. The schedule was too tight. Although it was frustrating, I was recovering and injury was a professional day. ”

About the Golden Ball Awards and the Battle between Dembele-Yamar

"I have responded many times, and this time I repeat: both of them deserve this honor. They have had an extraordinary season and won the trophy. As teammates, it is difficult for me to make a choice. The voting right is not with me, but both sides have good reasons. I am very happy to fight side by side with Yamal and witness how he carried the team. Dembele has reached a certain level of perfection, played the best performance in his career, and the data also proved that This is what the best player wants to win. "

About the Champions League showdown between Barcelona and Paris

" This is the focus of our circle, because it is a top-level showdown. Last season this was probably the final that fans were most looking forward to seeing, and historical confrontations also gave it special meaning. Paris's strength makes us yearn for fighting with the strongest, and this is an expected game."

About Mbappe's captain role

"I always think of him It is natural to be a captain. He supports his teammates very much, is willing to communicate, and is willing to share responsibilities. As his player, he can naturally win the respect and recognition of his teammates. "

About the World Cup qualification

"We have not qualified yet, and it is far from time to celebrate. Although we are popular in the group, we must prove it through the game. The competition in the qualifiers is fierce, and we need to be more vigilant at the beginning of the season."

About 4-2-3-1 Tactical System

}"This is the system I'm used to. The coach does not restrict my forwards, just adjust the running position. I like this system, which provides stability, also allows cooperation between the two lines through the No. 10 position and creates a strong threat."

About the joining of Akliush and Ekitic

"They have integrated well and performed freely in training. It's always pleasant to welcome new faces."

About the player schedule density

" Need There are many aspects to improve, and we need to consider the opinions of players, coaches, technical teams and all football practitioners, who are also suffering from over-intensive schedules. This is a systematic problem. When there are too many games, people will reduce their attention to certain games, resulting in a decay of interest after excessive consumption. "

Reform on maintaining football's attractiveness

" In addition to the schedule, certain rules may be adjusted... For example, La Liga has begun to accurately calculate goalkeepers. Ball time. But first of all, the number of games should be reduced. Although the new UEFA Champions League system has increased the number of games, it has indeed improved the viewing of the game. "

About the current state

"I feel very good. I am about to be 27 years old and am entering the golden period. I am proud of the achievements of the team last season and contributed my strength. I cannot relax, time flies. I am still hungry for the game and victory, and I will strive for victory, performance and progress with the same desire this season."

Regarding the failure to enter the Golden Ball 30 roster

"This is always a kind of affirmation. I hoped to be selected, and my season performance should be like this. Although I did not do it, this will become my motivation."

Regarding the shortening of national team training time

"The shortening of training time makes us more focused. With less time, training efficiency must be higher, and investment must be stronger. Now we only play two games instead of three games, which is itself an improvement."