> ”The defensive phase is part of the whole team: those of us who press, the defense, the midfield... We know what we have to do, the manager’s plan, and I’m sure we’ll press like before and be back to our previous level. Raphinha is a very important player; he’s already shown that, and we hope he’s back as soon as possible.
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> “I can’t decide how the team plays, but I think what the coach asks for is always the best for the team. We’re not feeling the best right now, but we’ll get back to where we were last season. This is a matter of time, hard work, and self-criticism.”