Pepe: When Mourinho was coaching Real Madrid, Alonso often communicated with him and put forward his own opinions

Pepe, a former Portuguese international who has played for Porto, Real Madrid and other clubs, recently attended the Portuguese Football Summit as a guest. During the event, he talked about Real Madrid coach Alonso, Brazil coach Ancelotti and many other topics, including his own experience at Real Madrid.

■About current Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso

Pepe said: "I played with Xavi Alonso and I know him very well. Coaching Real Madrid is a big challenge for him because it is a very demanding club."

"When Mourinho coached us, Xavi always liked to get a lot of information. He often communicated with Mourinho and asked why he was training or playing in a certain way. , and put forward your own opinions. I hope he succeeds. "

■Pepe also talked about Ancelotti's coaching of the Brazilian national team

"Ancelotti is a very outstanding person. I believe he can get the job done, especially because Brazilian football and its players are the best in the world. This is what makes them special. I hope Ancelotti can bring happiness to Brazilian fans. Brazil lacks a bit of organization right now, and today Football is suffering because of this. In my opinion, Brazil has to catch up in terms of organizational management. Football should be like a college, not like the randomness of the streets. The talent of Brazilian players is enough to make them a great national team. "

■ Talking about his ten-year career in Real Madrid

Pepe said with emotion: "I have played for the best club in the world for ten years, and the requirements and pressure there are extremely huge. At Real Madrid we learn A ‘World Cup level mentality’. There is a tough battle almost every three days. Whether the opponent is Bayern, Manchester United, or a mid-table team in La Liga, every team has outstanding players at their peak. This environment taught me that every game is important. If you win today, you should immediately think about the next game. Recovery, nutrition, preparation – it’s all about the next challenge. I barely have time to enjoy myself after a win, I always have to stay grounded. "