Dean Huijsen, a defender for Real Madrid, has recently addressed rumors surrounding his potential transfer to Liverpool. Speaking at a media conference before the Champions League match, Huijsen emphasized that training at Anfield held little significance for him.
Dean Huijsen’s Transfer Decision
This summer, Liverpool was among several clubs interested in signing Huijsen from Bournemouth. However, he chose to continue his career at the Bernabeu. Reflecting on his decision, Huijsen stated, “Going to Real Madrid was a dream of mine.” He expressed his satisfaction with fitting into coach Xabi Alonso’s plans.
Comments on Anfield and Liverpool
During the press event, Huijsen appeared unfazed by training at Anfield. “For me personally, I’ve already played here. But to be honest I don’t think it will be a problem for me. It’s just a football pitch,” he remarked.
- Real Madrid vs. Liverpool: The two teams are set to face each other in the Champions League.
- Previous Matches: Huijsen experienced defeats against Liverpool in the last season while at Bournemouth.
Looking Ahead to the Match
Real Madrid’s manager, Xabi Alonso, decided against a training session at Anfield the night before the match, which raised some eyebrows. Huijsen stated, “We are really looking forward to it. We hope to come away with the three points and play the best game we possibly can at the moment.”
Team Dynamics and Press Attention
Huijsen also touched upon recent media coverage involving Vinicius Jnr, who faced scrutiny for his reaction to being substituted during a match. “It wasn’t a big thing,” Huijsen commented, praising Vinicius as a “wonderful guy and a great team-mate.”
As the Champions League showdown approaches, Huijsen’s focus remains on contributing positively to his team, underscoring his aspirations as a member of Real Madrid.
