Mario Gila, defender of Lazioduring his interview with the official channels of the Biancoceleste club (read here the complete) retraced his career also looking at its origins. Starting for example from his idol: “Sergio Ramos and always will be. I love everything about him, his style of play, how he motivates the team, what he transmits. I was lucky enough to be able to train with him. Now, however, I really like him Gvardiol of Manchester City”.
Born in Barcelona but established himself in Real Madrid…
“Two opposite cities, many people tell me. If the offer from Barcelona had come first, I probably would have accepted so as not to move away from home. Luckily, however, I had the call from Real Madrid, the best club in the world. For me it was Beautiful”.
Why does Real Madrid almost always win?
“Thanks to the club’s DNA. Many teams have great players but their energy is incredible, it allows them to achieve impossible comebacks. When they are down, they know that with one goal everything can change.”
Do you carry within you a piece of advice you still received today?
“The attitudes left an impression on me, how for example the champions in the squad handled every type of situation, on and off the pitch. Then obviously Ancelotti also gave me valuable advice.”
The strongest teammate?
“Toni Kroos. He didn’t steal the attention like the others but he won games by dictating the pace of the match, he was madness as a player. Isco’s talent on the other hand was a bit wasted, he had crazy quality; exceptional. Unfortunately the many injuries have affected his experience at Real Madrid.”
Why the number 34 shirt?
“I’m very superstitious, I had that number when I debuted with Real Madrid. And in that year, the club had won 34 Spanish championships, before winning their 35th. It seemed like a connection, it struck me.”