Eduardo Camavinga talks Vinicius, Mourinho, Bernardo Silva, Real Madrid future and personal transformation ahead of AEK Athens clash

Eduardo Camavinga talks Vinicius, Mourinho, Bernardo Silva, Real Madrid future and personal transformation ahead of AEK Athens clash Real Madrid are looking to continue their winning run when they face AEK Athens in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. Los Blancos come into this game with six consecutive wins, and Jose Mourinho will want his team to keep up the momentum in Greece. Ahead of the encounter, Eduardo Camavinga spoke openly about his difficult summer, his relationship with Jose Mourinho and the changes he made to his preparations. On his difficult summer and personal transformation The French midfielder began his press conference by expressing his condolences following the tragic death of Tenerife footballer Jesus de Miguel. “First, before we begin, I would like to express my condolences to the family of Jesus de Miguel,” he said. Reflecting on the uncertainty surrounding his future, Camavinga admitted: “To be honest, it was a tough, difficult time for me.” Eduardo Camavinga is likely to start alongside Bernardo Silva for Real Madrid tomorrow. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) “I’ve worked very hard this summer, and I’m a new man. I have more discipline than before. I’m working to repay the trust the club has placed in me,” he explained. Explaining his transformation, he added: “I went back to school, it was a very different experience.” “I worked on things I don’t usually do, discipline, for instance, arriving two or three hours early to work in the gym. My mindset has also changed. I’m a bit more mature.” Camavinga on Mourinho, Vinicius and Bernardo Silva Camavinga also praised Mourinho’s influence on his development and spoke about his relationship with the manager. “He’s a very likeable person, he’s a great coach with a rich history. You learn a lot from him every day, about the mindset you need to have on the pitch,” the Frenchman said. The 23-year-old was then quizzed on whether he could have imagined Vinicius Jr. leaving the club back in the summer. “Actually, no, I wouldn’t, because Vini has been a Madridista since he was a child. He loves the club. I would never imagine that he would want to leave,” he said. On Bernardo Silva, he said: “He’s a great player. He helps us a lot in possession and build-up.” Camavinga speaks about dressing-room unity Camavinga dismissed suggestions that Real Madrid’s earlier struggles were due to a lack of unity in the dressing room. “We have always had a good relationship, we have always been a united team. But when the results aren’t good, you assume there’s something wrong in the dressing room,” he said. Camavinga’s fortunes are slowly improving at Real Madrid. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) Finally, the French midfield star spoke about Real Madrid’s ambitions. “Our job is to win every match. We’ve started the season well, and we need to keep it up,” he concluded. Camavinga’s appearance before the media ahead of the game suggests he is likely to start against AEK Athens tomorrow. Aurelien Tchouameni did not travel to Greece after being given some rest , opening up a spot in midfield. His younger counterpart could take that role tomorrow, playing alongside Bernardo Silva as Madrid look to secure another three points. Camavinga was very candid about his recent struggles and how he has changed as a footballer, and it remains to be seen how he fares against AEK Athens tomorrow. Quotes source: Mundo Deportivo