> “I always gave Rafa confidence and I have a very good relationship with him. But the coach has to understand the performance during the games. If a player is not performing, another one has to come in,” he said in an interview with Romario.
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> “We also had players capable of making a difference. I remember a very good conversation with Raphinha in training. He was frustrated and I told him: ‘Rafa, you’ve signed here for five years. Don’t worry. Confidence. You’re not being natural, but calm.’
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> “I understand that the changes didn’t help him, but now he’s exploded. We already saw a lot of talent in him and I’m very happy, because he’s a good guy, a winner, responsible and a leader.”