Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has criticised Spanish press in an interview with German website Sport1.de.
The Germany international believes “Spanish press is really extremist.” “Those who know me best, they know I’m not like a flag that changes with the wind, and Spanish media are like that. When you win one match, everything is good, and if you lose, they look in the opposite direction,” he said.
Kroos also admitted he was in need of some rest after playing almost all minutes for Real Madrid this season. “I have played so many games this year, and I haven’t had a winter break. It is normal to feel tired sometimes, but I can’t say I’m tired right now because I’m feeling good and happy at Real Madrid,” he added.
The 25-year-old explained he had spoken to Germany national team coach Joachim Low in order to get some rest in this week’s friendly against Australia: “Against Australia I wasn’t able to play, and the coach recognised it. He said I wasn’t going to play. I needed that rest.”
Kroos arrived at Real Madrid last summer from Bayern Munich and has become a key player for Carlo Ancelotti, helping Los Blancos conquer one European Supercup and one Club World Cup so far.
