Inspiration from the bench
Willians follows coach Andrade's advice to shine in football
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
Willians is already considered a key player at Flamengo. Since joining the club at the start of last season, he's been constantly improving. The number 8 has demonstrated a lot of desire, determination, and quality in passing the ball. Despite this, he's also made some mistakes that might otherwise have been avoided. However, the player's performance is positive, and his morale is high under coach Andrade.
Andrade was one of the greatest players in this position that Brazilian football has ever seen. Therefore, Willians sees the coach not only as a voice of command, but also as an inspiration on the field.
"You end up learning a little more by putting in the effort and paying attention to great players who have played in that position. Andrade is a great example and I talk to him a lot. I'm only 24 and still have a lot to learn," he analyzed.
Considered an important athlete not only for his ball steals, but also for his ability to attack, the player says that his success is the result of hard work.
"At Santo André, I was a second midfielder and also played. It's all training. You have to train, work hard, to be able to evolve," he said.
Sent off just two minutes into Flamengo's first game in the Copa Santander Libertadores, the midfielder reveals a conversation with coach Andrade to prevent a repeat.
"He's already talked about it with the group. He asked that the mistake not happen again. We're aware that we can't repeat it. We have to keep up this streak of good games. We're going up against a strong team, and I know it will be a good game," he analyzed.
On the field, despite the absence of his marking partner, Toró, who was also sent off, but in the game against Caracas, Willians is confident in a good performance from the team against Universidad de Chile, next Wednesday (17.03).
"We have players who can fill Toró's role. The whole group is focused on achieving this result. Nothing off the field will interfere here. We are very united, like a group of brothers. We respect each other, and that's essential," he concluded.
Andrade was one of the greatest players in this position that Brazilian football has ever seen. Therefore, Willians sees the coach not only as a voice of command, but also as an inspiration on the field.
"You end up learning a little more by putting in the effort and paying attention to great players who have played in that position. Andrade is a great example and I talk to him a lot. I'm only 24 and still have a lot to learn," he analyzed.
Considered an important athlete not only for his ball steals, but also for his ability to attack, the player says that his success is the result of hard work.
"At Santo André, I was a second midfielder and also played. It's all training. You have to train, work hard, to be able to evolve," he said.
Sent off just two minutes into Flamengo's first game in the Copa Santander Libertadores, the midfielder reveals a conversation with coach Andrade to prevent a repeat.
"He's already talked about it with the group. He asked that the mistake not happen again. We're aware that we can't repeat it. We have to keep up this streak of good games. We're going up against a strong team, and I know it will be a good game," he analyzed.
On the field, despite the absence of his marking partner, Toró, who was also sent off, but in the game against Caracas, Willians is confident in a good performance from the team against Universidad de Chile, next Wednesday (17.03).
"We have players who can fill Toró's role. The whole group is focused on achieving this result. Nothing off the field will interfere here. We are very united, like a group of brothers. We respect each other, and that's essential," he concluded.