"Arbeloa Gives Us Donuts and Cookies After Training"

In an interview with ESPN during the French national team's training camp in the United States, Eduardo Camavinga discussed the current state of Real Madrid, praised Arbeloa's role, defended Vinícius Júnior's public image, and spoke about the team's renewal.

The Frenchman highlighted the Spanish coach's management style, comparing it to... Carlo Ancelotti's. "Arbeloa has the same spirit as Ancelotti. He gives us a lot of freedom and talks to the players," he explained, revealing a curious detail about the team's daily routine: "Sometimes, he shows up with gifts after training... donuts, Oreos..." For the midfielder, this approach directly impacts performance. "With these types of players, you just need to make them happy. When you're happy, your feet do what they want."

Regarding his teammate Vinícius Júnior, the former Rennes player was emphatic in stating that his public image does not reflect reality. "People don't realize. He's a very good person," he defended. "He's very emotional. People see him shout and think it's a problem, but they don't know him." Camavinga added a locker room detail: "He always helps the youngsters. When a new player arrives, he's the first to approach them."

The midfielder also addressed the controversy surrounding the Brazilian's celebrations. "In Europe, they don't understand it. In Brazil or the United States, it's normal. It's football, it's a game."

Concerning the Merengues' season, the 23-year-old admitted to an inconsistent start but acknowledged improvements. "We started a bit slow, but now we're getting better." The Frenchman explained the generational shift in midfield, now without legends Kroos, Modric, and Casemiro. "We're not like them. We have more power and speed. Football has also changed."

The player recognized that the team is undergoing a rebuild. "Many players left, and others arrived. We have to build a new team." In the Champions League, he admitted that the mentality is different. "I don't know what happens. We hear the music, and something changes." The tie against Manchester City served as a lesson: "We understood that we could defend together, suffer, and then attack to kill off the opponent." A mentality he applies to himself: "If I have to kill, I kill. It's either him or me."

Camavinga emphasized the club's demands, stating that "at Real Madrid, you have to win everything. It's the minimum," and confessed that he handles pressure well: "When I don't have pressure, it's strange." A good atmosphere in the locker room is, for him, fundamental. "The spirit is good. We are young and understand each other easily. When the team is in good spirits, everything is easier on the field." On a personal level, the goal is clear: "I want to be more consistent, play more."