<span class="titolo">Schuster On Guti, Drenthe And Sergio Ramos</span></p> <span class="sommario">Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster has spoken out on the mixed fortunes of three of his players: Royston Drenthe, Sergio Ramos, and Guti...</span></p> As Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster prepares to face Valencia at the Mestalla on Wednesday night, he ha dmixed feelings regarding the state of his squad. Nonetheless, they were, for the most part, positive. "People criticice the team, but it doesn't bother me as it's just the thing to do: I'd love to be in a job so priveleged that I could criticise everyone," he began. "But we are playing as a fine team against the rivals and when we struggle, we're able to step into fifth gear and win games." However, he admits that there are some tough times to come. "Valencia and Sevilla to come? Real Madrid is always Real Madrid, and it's good for us to see each game as it comes," he said. "It's correct that we have two tough games in the space of three days, but we need to look sharp. We're winning matches, we're the leader, and with that we'll keep our morale high. "It's difficult, but we are a team with resolve." They are also a team with a large squad, with not enough space for all the summer signings and the old guard in the pool of players to face Valencia tomorrow. With the likes of Gabriel Heinze returning to the fold, Dutch newcomer Royston Drenthe has been left out, much to the player's disappointment. Schuster, however, declined to explain the decision. "If I talk to anyone about it, it will be with him alone," he gruffed. For Guti, who signalled a return to form with a fine buildup performance against Deportivo at the weekend, Schuster offered some measured praise. "Guti's where he should be right now," he said. "He's happy, he's OK, he's helping a lot. He needs to adapt a bit to his new position, which is different from his previous one. "But he's adjusting well, which is the key thing. "What he needed was confidence. In his case, playing all matches, it was difficult for him in that he was the first one called upon to save the team by being removed. "We need to change the philosophy that he can't play 90 minutes. "We need to do more to give him freedom: we have another [with Gago] midfield player in the form of Sneijder and since I like to keep two back there, he can help us." As for Sergio Ramos, Schuster has previously admitted that the young full-back has earned a break, and he today repeated that call. "We're happy to have him because, given our defensive problems, he's come in beautifully both centrally and out wide, and always gives his utmost," said Schuster. "But we cannot abuse him because someday he, too, will be tired." Schuster declined to comment too much on recent controversies in Spanish football, most notably the refereeing at Barcelona at the weekend - which he did not see - and the changes of coaches elsewhere. "Managerial changes? I don't think what's happening is anything special," he shrugged. "Everything seems normal; year after year, it's not a surprise to anyone what will go on."</p> <span class="titolo"></span></p>
