Eight years in rossoblù for the Brazilian who applauds Italy as European champions and his compatriots Jorginho, Emerson and Toloi
PEJO. Eight years in Cagliari. And captain: if there is anything that at this moment is close to a flag it is Joao Pedro: “Eight years are a long time – he said in his first press conference of the season in Peio – in today’s football it is difficult to see players for so long. time in the same team. I am pleased: above all because I have always played. And it’s not easy. Very happy to have found the right balance in the right team ». The future always seems to be in Sardinia: “It is always difficult – he explained – to talk about what will happen: for many summers it seemed to have to leave, but I would stay here for life”.
And now on with Semplici: «He has great merits – continued the Brazilian – on last year’s salvation: he came at a very difficult moment, but we managed to get out of it. Now let’s start again: we need a new mentality in order not to find ourselves in the situation of last year ». The only Brazilian in the team, but Dalbert could also arrive: «Maybe we buy Neymar – joked Joao Pedro -. Dalbert? He could give us a hand regardless of whether he is Brazilian ».
Saudade? «Well I miss Brazil, especially because I was unable to return this year. On the other hand, I cheered this Italy a lot. I’m also happy for Toloi, Emerson and Jorginho. Golden Ball? I don’t know what the criteria are but I think that in his role he is the best in the world ». Preference for the position in the field? Semplici seems to be oriented towards a 3-4-2-1. “I’ve played everywhere, but I believe that in modern football as a player you shouldn’t think of just one role.”
Personal goal record to beat? “I don’t set a limit.” The role of captain? “Easy to do it – he said – because I’m dealing with intelligent guys.” The racism? «Unfortunately it still exists – concluded Joao Pedro – only those who have suffered racism know how ugly it is. We will fight again because it is something that must end ». (HANDLE).
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