Since my early days, I've been used to playing with older boys and strong defenders.
“Since my early days, I've been used to playing with older boys and strong defenders.”
The World Motivation
Since my early days, I've been used to playing with older boys and strong defenders.
“Since my early days, I've been used to playing with older boys and strong defenders.”
Since my early days, I've been used to playing with older boys and strong defenders.
I'm a normal person, and I like living this way - and always with a smile in my face.
I remember when I was playing for Pequeninos, I'd see some of the kids after the match with their fathers, and I was alone. That was heavy for me. It marked me.
I am very self-critical and always will be. I think this makes me want to improve, always. But just because I'm self-critical and say what I thought of my performance in a game, it doesn't mean I will bring myself down, ever.
Everyone knows Pep Guardiola is a great professional, but getting to know him, I have realised he is an even better person.
Whether it is in duels with defenders or against keepers, I use a lot of what I learnt and perfected playing futsal all those years ago.
I think people should recognise that I'm one of the best defenders in the world and not just talk nonsense, I will say.
I like to battle with defenders if I have to. I don't know where it comes from; I am not a nasty guy.
When I draw defenders into the lane, it's easy for me to kick it out.
I don't have to be the fastest one - as long I'm too quick for the defenders.