The ex-Blackburn winger facing Mourinho and Real Madrid
Tyrhys Dolan, who played for Blackburn Rovers for five years before joining Espanyol last summer, says he is ready to take on one of the biggest tests of his career against Real Madrid on Saturday.
Tyrhys Dolan, a former Blackburn Rovers player, is set to face one of his biggest career challenges when Real Madrid visit Espanyol's RCDE Stadium on Saturday. The 24-year-old winger, who joined Espanyol last summer, scored in Espanyol's opening match victory over Levante. Dolan insists Espanyol will maintain their approach and will not be intimidated by Real Madrid's presence, despite their manager Jose Mourinho's legendary status as a manager.
He acknowledges the presence of fellow English players Jude Bellingham and Trent Alexander-Arnold, but emphasizes that business will be business. Dolan remains focused on his own performance and routines, acknowledging that his first season in Spain has been both a personal and footballing challenge. He believes the La Liga standard has accelerated his development, improving his decision-making and assist abilities.
With many family and friends in the stands, Dolan aims to keep a respectable number of tickets for them while staying confident and responsible within the team.
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