Tchouameni says Real will step it up

Aurélien Tchouaméni talked to reporters before Real Madrid plays Pachuca. The midfielder said his team can do much better than they did against Al Hilal. He explained that players are learning what their new coach wants from them. The French star mentioned they only joined the squad one week ago. He believes the team will keep getting better every day.

Tchouaméni praised his coach for working hard during practice sessions. He described the manager as someone full of energy and excitement. The player said everyone trains with great effort under the new leader. He called the coach exceptional at his job. The team works very hard to follow all the tactical instructions.

The midfielder spoke about Kylian Mbappe going through difficult times recently. He said everyone wants to see the French striker back on the field again. Tchouaméni believes Mbappe remains an amazing player despite recent struggles. The team misses having such talent available for matches. Players look forward to his return to help the squad.

Real Madrid studied video footage of Pachuca before the important game. Tchouaméni said they played against the Mexican team earlier this year. He knows Pachuca will perform well since they made it to this tournament. The midfielder stressed that his team must play their absolute best to win. Every match feels like a championship final because losing means going home.