Pepe was FC Porto’s best player against Arsenal, in London. After the game, the Portuguese international explained why he continues to perform at a very high level at the age of 41.
«With each passing year, players have to take care of themselves and dedicate themselves to the details. What I can say is that I am passionate about this sport. All the effort, the invisible effort outside the four lines… it’s everything. Good rest, good nutrition and good preparation are all part of it. Prevention work too. I dedicate myself a lot to be able today, at 41 years old, to be an example on and off the field”, he said, speaking to TNT Sports do Brasil.
The defender also assumed that the future will depend mainly on the signals that his body transmits to him.
“I’m very sad to be eliminated. At this age, I try to live day by day. This body is no longer a body of 30 or 20 years. I have to know how to listen to my body and my inner energy to know and be very honest with FC Porto. If I can’t do another year, I’ll tell those responsible,” he said honestly.
Pepe also took the opportunity to analyze the tie against Arsenal and left a word of thanks to the fans for their support in both games.
“Unfortunately we didn’t pass. I thank the fans who were impeccable in supporting the team both here in London and at Dragão. We knew it was going to be a difficult game like the first one. We tried not to let Arsenal play between the lines. We worked well, we were humble, but we always had the sense to hurt the opponent. They made a framed shot and scored. If we had defined better up front, we could have scored the equalizer or the winner. On penalties, Arsenal unfortunately won. I’m proud of my teammates, they did what the coach asked. We made it difficult for Arsenal, a team that has a lot of attacking power and scores a lot of goals. It was seen in these two games that we neutralized that game. Congratulations to the team,” he commented.
Remember that Pepe’s contract with FC Porto ends at the end of the season.
2024-03-13 10:17:55
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