Toni Kroos insists before the Clasico: “The player who has to have it all at Real Madrid”

Newly retired, Toni Kroos misses absolutely nothing about Real Madrid, his beloved club. In a new interview with Marca, the former Madrid player named the player who deserves everyone’s trust at Los Merengues.

Real Madrid’s news has been intense these past few days. Between the off-field issues involving Kylian Mbappé, the complicated situation of Rodrygo or Arda Güler who hasn’t gained Carlo Ancelotti’s trust despite his positive attributes, and the tactical problems of Ancelotti’s team, the Madrid club is in the spotlight. Just days before the clash with FC Barcelona in El Clásico, Toni Kroos spoke out on several topics related to his former club, which he left last June.

Kroos tells the truth to Madrid fans

In a lengthy interview with Marca, the former Real Madrid midfield stalwart made many revelations. From his unexpected departure this summer to retirement, to the exceptional atmosphere in the Madrid dressing room before he left, Toni Kroos shared it all. In this discussion, the former German international named Federico Valverde as his worthy successor at Florentino Pérez’s club.

While many praise players like Jude Bellingham or Kylian Mbappé, Kroos swears by the Uruguayan midfielder to whom he handed over his number 8 shirt before leaving. “I love Fede as a person and as a player, I believe in him and that’s why I gave him the number 8. He must now take the responsibility of playing and taking the risks I took on the pitch. The club and everyone must trust him,” said the 34-year-old without hesitation.

At 26, Federico Valverde is now one of the key figures in the Real Madrid dressing room. Having joined in 2018, the Uruguayan international has now played 271 matches and scored 24 goals for the Whites. As one of the top ball interceptors alongside Aurélien Tchouaméni in Europe’s top five leagues, Carlo Ancelotti’s mainstay shines especially with his incredible energy.

With unimaginable striking power, the Uruguayan captain greatly benefits Real Madrid. As Kroos indicates, Valverde must take on even more responsibilities to elevate the team. In a crucial period with big matches, Ancelotti’s team will need the offensive contribution of Toni Kroos’s man.