Sergio Ramos has been breaking records at Santiago Bernabeu, and his Real Madrid teammate aims to learn more from the leader.
Sergio Ramos is adding himself to the history books at Real Madrid according to Casemiro. The Brazilian is happy to share the pitch alongside the Spaniard who has been growing in numbers. The World Cup winner made his move to the Spanish capital from Sevilla back in 2005. And ever since, Ramos has appeared 660 times for Los Blancos, scoring 100 goals. Moreover, he has aided Madrid to win five La Liga titles and four Champions League crowns.
Ramos has featured as a captain for Real on many occasions. And just recently, he collected his 178th cap for his national side, Spain. Additionally, some rumors say that the legendary defender would end his spell at Madrid and become a free-agent by 2021. However, Casemiro aims to learn from his colleague and make the most out of his leadership at Santiago Bernabeu.
The Brazilian midfielder said: “Sergio is a leader in the dressing room and on the field. It’s a pleasure to have shared all these years with him. What he’s doing now is writing his name in the club’s history books. He’s a player who never gives up. He always wants to fight and he always wants to win. He pushes the team forward, and he’s a leader and a role model for us.”
Learning from the leader.
Without a doubt, Ramos is the head of proceedings at Madrid, though Casemiro continues to fill vital positions. “I always say that a footballer, whatever his age, is going to learn something new every day, even if it’s small details.
“The role of the defensive midfielder was quite common in the past, especially in Brazil. We had a lot of players, like Mauro Silva, Gilberto Silva, and Dunga, who felt comfortable playing that number five role, as we say in Brazil. That ceased to exist, but now it’s returning because formations themselves have changed.
“Today we’ve returned to the old formation where the full-backs are coming up high and then backing away, and the defensive midfielder plays a vital role in this. He provides balance and must keep an eye on the other players and fill any gaps they leave.
“The defensive midfielder is the center of everything in the midfield and is essential for any team.”
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