Anfield is another dream come true for me. He dared to clash with English giants

Are you proud of yourself against the top teams?

It’s nice when you play, you have positive feedback. But I try not to notice them. I put the most pressure on myself. After the match, I have a look back in my head that never disappointed me. I know what I could have done better and what I couldn’t. Then the coach will either confirm it to me or refute it.

You fell 1: 2 on Liverpool soil at the weekend. Did you enjoy the famous Anfield anyway?

Another dream come true for me, to play at Anfield. When I saw him arriving … Something incredible. The history of the stadium, the whole club, will breathe on you there. On the way to the cabin you pass painted walls with inscriptions: This is Anfield, we are Liverpool. And other motivational slogans and photos from the famous matches that Liverpool managed to turn around.

Are you glad that you only lost to Liverpool in the series with the English elite?

It was a nice series with top teams. It was a very difficult match. Especially at home with Manchester City. They are really like from another planet. If the result was not played, they would be able to lend us the ball for ninety minutes.

So did the Citizens impress you the most?

They were certainly the most unpleasant opponent. We didn’t have a balloon at all. Liverpool is also strong, but he is more straightforward, he wants to go to the goal quickly. There is a chance to play against him. But City can hold the ball for ten minutes at a time. Your strength is waning very fast as you keep moving. But my teammates are also of great quality. It’s unreal what he can do.

Do you find yourself surprised by what he is showing during training?

I looked on the first one. We started playing with two touches, the South Americans did a kick-off training on the other side of the field. I wondered where I was. I can’t imagine what Manchester City training might look like. (Laughs)

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