We Are Still A Team Under Construction - Sami Khedira

Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira has conceded that the team are not producing vintage performances on the pitch, despite being unbeaten so far in all competitions. Los Blancos leapt to the top of the Primera Division table for the first time this season after defeating Espanyol 3-0 on Tuesday evening, a match in which Khedira arrived as a second half substitute. Speaking at a press conference today, the German also commented on the current bedraggled condition of the Santiago Bernabeu pitch, which coach Jose Mourinho compared to a “potato field.” He remarked: “We are still under construction, and when changing coach and training methods, it remains difficult to win. We are trying to play well, but we know it will be difficult to win every game. “Clearly we are not playing on the best possible pitch. It is not in top condition. But I think from next week it will be better.” Khedira also discussed his continuing adaptation to life in Spain, insisting that he and international colleague Mesut Oezil are working hard to learn the language. He added: “We understand the instructions from Mourinho and if there is any problems we use English, which is the dominant language of most players. However, both Oezil and I are working very hard to learn Spanish.” The former Stuttgart midfielder also said he appreciated the recent criticism of the supporters, adding: “It is normal that those viewing want to see good football. But we must not forget that we have played three games in six days and we have accumulated fatigue.”