In a recent interview, Celta defender Marcos Alonso looked back fondly on his colorful career, from his beginnings in Real Madrid's youth academy, to his first taste of challenges at Bolton, to his glory days at Fiorentina, Chelsea, Barcelona, and now to his new chapter at Celta, leaving a deep footprint at every stop.
When talking about the Real Madrid youth training camp, Alonso is full of gratitude. He mentioned that that time not only taught him how to play soccer, but more importantly, taught him how to be a human being. Under the cultivation of Real Madrid youth training, he played alongside many excellent Spanish young players and successfully completed his professional debut, laying a solid foundation for his future soccer career.
Alonso then talked about the adaptation process at Bolton. When he first arrived in England, he experienced a difficult period of adaptation in the face of a brand new league, culture and lifestyle. However, with relentless hard work and perseverance, he eventually overcame the difficulties, was satisfied with his choice and gradually made his mark there.
At Fiorentina, Alonso praised the team's defensive system and rigorous preparation. He believes that this experience in Fiorentina has taught him many valuable things, accumulated a wealth of experience in the game, and laid a solid foundation for his future career.
Talking about Chelsea, Alonso said that he has a high degree of freedom under Chelsea's system and often participates in the forward attack and scores a lot of goals as a result. He specifically mentioned that the tactical systems of Chelsea and Celta are very close to each other, which allowed him to integrate quickly and play well at Celta as well.
During his two years at Barcelona, Alonso played alongside top players and helped the team win the double. He admits that the experience had a profound effect on his career, making him more mature and confident.
Now, at Celta, Alonso is at a crucial moment in his career. He is eager to get more chances to play and show his strength and experience. As an offensive and defensive wingback, he believes he can contribute more to the team and help his younger teammates grow.
In the interview, Alonso also shared the best performance of his career - Chelsea's 2-1 derby win over Tottenham Hotspur in 2017. He scored twice in this game and earned a valuable victory for his team. In addition, he also mentioned the two coaches who influenced him the most - Sousa and Conte. Sousa taught him how to stay confident, while Conte always demanded 200% commitment in their work, and this strictness benefited him a lot.
Finally, when asked about the most difficult player to deal with, Alonso did not hesitate to mention Messi. He believes that Messi is a player that people can't do anything about, his skills and awareness have reached unparalleled heights, and is the strongest opponent he has ever encountered in his career.
