Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos supported his team-mate Iker Casillas, who has been jeered at by the Santiago Bernabeu fans following Los Blancos recent losses in La Liga against Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad.
The keeper, who was criticized by many after Real decided to get rid of Diego Lopez instead of him in the last transfer market, has been blamed for Los Merengues bad run, as he has conceded six goals from the last seven shots he has received.
Despite Madrid’s 5-1 Champions League victory over Basilea, boos were also heard at the Santiago Bernabeu when Casillas got into play.
Asked about the whistles after the game, Ramos defended his team-mate: “I will not get into the goalkeeper’s debate. Here, we’re all exposed to public criticism. The fans judge and value, and we have to respect it. But as a Madridista, I would be unable to jeer at Iker, for his career, his feeling of identity, his class and for what he has represented.”
“It has to be respected, but I wouldn’t do it. It’s obvious that when you hear this, it’s not pleasant, but we all have been whistled at the Bernabeu, especially the greatest players. They demand more of them because they know they can give a little more,” Ramos added.
The 28-year-old admitted “Iker is not a robot and the whistles affect him”. However, he is sure the keeper “can live with it, he knows that he can’t please everybody.”
