The words of That’s Couto They have been before and after for many. The Brazilian’s recent interview with ‘Canvi de Joc’ showed the most human side of the side Girona FC, own up to his mistakes and celebrate a completely different phase of his life. It’s better than ever.
Carioca helped Portu to achieve a new victory. “I’m working hard and I feel good. I always want to help the team, the game is difficult and I come in to give speed and electricity. When I saw Valery’s cross I entered the area and accelerated until I saw Portu. I made the pass and, luckily, we got the win. For a second I thought about shooting, but I saw that I didn’t have much of an angle so I decided to pass the ball. I’m still young and I missed a lot of passes, I need to improve a lot of things and be more clear at the end of the field., but I know how to attack and make good plays to help the team. We celebrated a lot because we knew that those were three very important points,” he was happy.
It’s too early to draw conclusions, but they want more. “This season we have started much better, but it is too early to talk yet. This year we have bigger goals and we want to be as high as possible because we have a very good group of players. “We want to make history,” he remarked.
Yan admits that he knows the language better, although he doesn’t attend classes because he prefers to do it every day in his daily life. The Brazilian even joked about his studies in Catalan. “Speech is more complicated, but I know important words like ‘Bon dia’, ‘Bona nit’ or ‘No passa res’. Now I understand the physios, because they speak Catalan themselves. I only do English classes,” he added.
To succeed in your own country is very difficult. “In Brazil there are many different cities. I was born in the south of the country and that area is like Europe. My parents were teachers and, despite having no luxury, I never lacked a plate of food. They are everything to me and that is why they live here with me, I am very grateful because it was a complicated life. In Brazil there are many good players and it is important to have a head. I wasn’t the best, but I never stopped training and there are friends of mine who didn’t reach the top because, for example, they went out to party,” he lamented.
He has been noticed since he was young. “I started playing when I was three years old with my father. “I went to school and played with older players, but I kicked and was a very tough player,” he joked. Then I switched to futsal until a Brazilian scout team saw me and I switched to traditional soccer. Futsal helped me a lot to be able to play in short spaces” he added.
The Catalan province has something special. “The key in Girona is that the veterans train hard and help us a lot. This year, furthermore, my adjustment is better and I am doing more outside the house, such as getting a haircut, drinking coffee or going to the movies. I used to have a girlfriend and I didn’t go out much, but now I’m single and I’m getting stronger. I like the city and it is very quiet,” he stressed.
Appreciate the support, despite some negative opinions. “I am very happy with the love of the people and I thank everyone for the messages of support. I know some people have a hard time with me, and I don’t understand why., but they are always there and they never stop saying things. Despite this, I am happy with most of the fans and I feel good. “I think this year will be different and I already warned that this season will be the best of all,” he said.
She dyed her hair pink. “I looked at Griezmann and Theo Hernández, but I never thought it would end with her hair color. Since the season started I think that this will be my year, so I decided to do something to change the stage and I look good. Nothing to do with the movie ‘Barbie,’” he joked. “I just want to change the person and the cycle of my life because I always have ups and downs.” Now my mind is clear and all I think about is football, because I’m Brazilian I always have to be happy. In Brazil, we always dance and joke, but, thinking about football, I want to have a fantastic season and for people to ‘freak out’,” he insists.
The competition for the right back is healthy. “Arnau and I are friends and on the field there is a natural argument about wanting to play, although we can also play together on the field. We are both good players but the team dynamic is very good and it is difficult to break into the starting lineup. Everyone does what they can to help the team and then Míchel decides. Arnau, however, was a great companion and, sometimes, we went to dinner together. We really get along.”
It showed its most difficult phase in the last two years. “I know what I can give to Girona. I know I’m up late, but I want to show my football. I noticed that I trained without energy, I would sleep late and outside the field, if things were not going well, they went to the field. I don’t know what’s wrong with me. Now many things have changed, I sleep more, I eat better and, when I finish training, I work out with my physical trainer. I think things are changing and I’m awake now, but I guess I’m still young and I don’t want to waste any more time. “I want to give my best,” he noted.
There are no plans yet to acquire property for the club. “I never stopped thinking about that. I recently renewed with Manchester City and I just think to give my best version in Girona. I don’t think I’m a loaner, I’m another one here and I’m very happy at this club. “I have adapted and I don’t see my situation as I did before,” he said.
His relationship with Míchel also improved. “When I arrived he gave me a big hug and tried to convince me to play my best way. I am very offensive and I have a special quality for certain things. Sometimes I rush and try difficult things. Then I understand that I had to pass her before having to run back, that’s why we argued. In the end I saw what he was and he always wanted the best for the player and the team. It’s hard for those who don’t play much, but Míchel always tells the truth, both individually and in a group. I used to get angry because I thought I didn’t need to train hard and put my head down, but now I’m better, I know I need to improve, I listen more and I’m very strong. mentality. He himself acknowledged to me that I have been training hard for three weeks,” he concluded.
Source: La Verdad
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