Alvaro Morata is often the focus of criticism in Spain. His statements in a podcast illustrate how much this weighs on him.
Two-time champion in Italy and Spain
Nevertheless, other footballers would not want to trade their careers for that of the striker. Morata often serves as a whipping boy for the Spanish media and his fellow countrymen. During the European Championship, El Confidencial described the 31-year
Three months before the start of the European Championship, Morata no longer thought about the big event
The fact that the criticism did not leave him unaffected was made clear, among other Now Morata opened up in the podcast Herrea en COPE and revealed how much it actually affected him. “I felt very bad, I exploded, and at some point I couldn’t put my shoes on anymore, and then I ran home because my
The European Championship was therefore three months away for him, and even the end of his career seemed possible. “It’s a moment when you hate the thing you like the most,” Morata explains.
Morata highlights Simeone, Koke and Angel Gil as supporters
In response, the captain of the Seleccion sought help from a psychiatrist. In addition to the psychologist and medication
Although no one from the national team is said to have known about the depression, his La Roja colleagues also helped him unconsciously. “The best treatment was being with my teammates, they made me happy,” the striker explained.
However, it was not only the team spirit that helped him, but also the success. “I don’t want to think about what would have happened if the Euros hadn’t gone the way they did,” said Morata
He continued: “The European Championship changed my life because I am now more respected. It is a sword that I carry within me. I may finish my career with more or fewer goals, but the photo of the champions will always be there.” This should also
