Bournemouth loanee Luis Sinisterra has started to make his mark at Cruzeiro, scoring his first goal in the win over Bahia and speaking openly about his adaptation to Brazilian football.
The goal came at a crucial moment, with Cruzeiro trailing away from home. His strike levelled the score and paved the way for the eventual victory, which lifted the team back into second place in the league.
Speaking afterwards, Sinisterra could hardly hide his delight. Local insider outlet [**Diário Celeste**](https://www.diarioceleste.com.br/noticias-do-cruzeiro/sinisterra-adaptacao-gol-cruzeiro/amp/) relayed his words: _“I’m very happy with the result. First of all, the victory is very important. Obviously, the goal is too. I was simply in the right place and pushed it in.”_ For the winger, it was more than just a goal: it marked a step towards regaining rhythm and belief after a stop-start spell in England.
He also made a point of thanking those around him. _“The club and everyone has helped me a lot in adapting to this new path. Adding minutes to get back rhythm and confidence is very important. I thank the coach and all my teammates who welcomed me very well into the group.”_ In other words, support from Leonardo Jardim and the Cruzeiro squad has been key in smoothing his transition.
Sinisterra admitted that moving from the Premier League to Brazil has not been a walk in the park. _“It’s a very competitive football. We’re seeing world-class level players here. Personally, it hasn’t been easy because I went a long time without playing and came with some injury problems. But we’re on the right path, feeling better and recovering confidence. I think the victory with this goal will be very helpful for me.”_ His words reinforced the idea that this goal is as much about his confidence as it is about the scoreboard.
He finished his media duties by looking forward, stressing that patience is needed both from him and from those around him. _“I’m very happy to be here, and well, this is just the beginning of very beautiful things. The coach, since I arrived, welcomed me very well. We’ve talked a lot, corrected things I may still lack. It’s important to always be open to improving every day. We’re doing a very good process, getting the rhythm back little by little. Sometimes people want everything to be immediate, but this is a long road, and I think we’re going well.”_
By combining gratitude for his welcome, acknowledgement of his recent struggles and optimism for the future, Sinisterra gave fans a clear message: he feels at home at Cruzeiro, and the best is still to come.