Huijsen: “We're eager to take the three points and to do our best”

Dean Huijsen spoke to the media at Anfield ahead of the Champions League group stage matchday four clash with Liverpool (Tuesday, 9 pm CET): “We're really looking forward to it. We hope we can get the three points and do our best.”

“Mentally, I'm doing very well. I’m very happy to be here. I hope to bring a lot of joy to the Madridistas.”

Rapport with Militão
“Militão is a very complete centre-back. Off the pitch, he's also a very good person. We're very comfortable together.”

Anfield
“I have personally already played here. That's not going to be a problem. It's just a football pitch and it's the players who play. I prefer to train in our sports centre rather than here in the run-up to this game."

On his decision to join Real Madrid
“Real Madrid is a dream and I wanted to play for what is, for me, and I think for everyone, the best club in the world. I fitted in well with Xabi's ideas and the club's plan. I'm very happy to be here.”

Mbappé
“Last year, I wasn't around. I watched Real Madrid's matches, but not all of them. I think that a player who won the Golden Boot last year can't be in bad form. He had a great season and he's having a great season now. We're very pleased with him.”

Playing out from the back, one of his best qualities
“I think I'm good at playing out and I try to help the team where I can. Xabi Alonso also asks me to do that and more. I'm happy about that.”

On his time at Juventus and Roma
“In Italy, I went to learn how to defend well and I learned a lot. I'm very grateful to Juventus and Roma. About letting me go easily. It was their decision. More from Juventus because I was on loan at Roma with an option to buy. I'm very grateful for the experiences, I had a great time at both clubs."

Vini Jr.
“A lot is written in the press and you have made a big deal out of something that wasn't that big. He's apologised, he's an incredible teammate and a very good person. It's all right, these things happen in football.”