At 3 a.m. on July 14, Chelsea played against Paris in the Club World Cup final. Before the game, Chelsea defender Cucurella was interviewed by the media, talking about topics such as the high temperatures in the United States, the Club World Cup held...
■ Regarding the game under high temperatures
Kukurelia said: "It is true that it is more difficult to play in this kind of high temperature, but I also understand it is for TV broadcasting, because it is difficult to get up early in Europe to watch the game."
"But in my opinion, the quality and rhythm of the game under high temperatures are indeed not the same level as usual. But I personally feel good. I have had a difficult period before, but this season has helped me a lot. I think the good results of the game can also promote my performance. Now I feel good in the way I play football, I enjoy it, and hope it is just the beginning."
■ Kukurelia also said that it is not easy for him to adapt to the pressure of giant clubs after transferring from Brighton to Chelsea.
"For me, this time is really hard, and the first few months I was like, 'Wow, this is damn.' I enjoy it more at other clubs because when you win, you're happy all week, and that feels completely different."
"But if you're in a big club, you need to understand that and fight for a lot of things. Here you have to win every game because by the end of the season, you want to compete for the trophy and want to play the finals. It's actually quite difficult to understand that, you have to find other ways to motivate yourself."
■ When asked if the Club World Cup will be too frequent in two years
Kukurelia said, "Probably. I think it's just right every four years, or it's too repetitive and boring. My understanding is, if people are watching it for 12 months a year ”
"Imagine if the World Cup was held every summer, it wouldn't be the same. The World Cup is once every four years and everyone expects it. It only has one championship. If there is a break or a gap in the middle, people will enjoy the game more. "
■About Paris is now one of the best teams in the world
"I think yes, they have shown top-notch standards throughout the season, with a lot of good players. Their football is wonderful, but the final is the final, and we can also play our strength. It's a great opportunity to prove that we are ready."
"I feel we are ready for the final, and sometimes we show that we can control the game, and we will be ready."
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