Evandro Mota: “Darwin said something I will never forget and that I immediately said to Jorge Jesus” – Liverpool

With Darwin Núñez still fighting for victory at Liverpool, the English press has tried to investigate the psychological profile of the striker bought from Benfica. Evandro Mota, motivational consultant in Jorge Jesus’ technical teams at eagles and Sporting, worked with the Uruguayan international and highlights his mental resilience, recalling the episode in which Darwin canceled social media after criticism in his early days at Luz.

“When an athlete has the courage to admit that they need help, it is much easier to work with them. This is Darwin, a young man more mature than his age, with an open mind and willing to listen to the right people. Coping with so much. criticism, we suggest you isolate yourself from the environment that has hurt you. Darwin is a guy who demands a lot from himself and who understood that things on social media would only bring him down. He has already overcome a lot in life and this episode has made a pro even better. This is what makes it a true gem, not only in terms of technical quality, but also in terms of intelligence, “Evandro Mota told ‘FourFourTwo’ magazine. Jesus’ former assistant also highlighted Darwin’s humble side. “His arrival at Benfica? It was a completely different culture. I was impressed by him. He said something I will never forget and that I immediately said to Jorge Jesus. Darwin said ‘I know I still have a lot to learn and I continue to do experience ‘. a 21 year old boy … I have worked with some of the most talented footballers in the last 40 years. Do you know how many times I have seen such a mature and humble young man at this age, even after realizing his dream of helping his parents to buy a house? Sometimes … “, underlined Evandro Mota, guaranteeing” without doubt “that Darwin” will exploit the opportunities “of Liverpool.

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