“I always read the game very well, which helped me to adapt. It opened my eyes a bit more, made me pay attention and learn. I would watch videos of players who played in that position: Thiago Alcantara, Sergio Busquets, Rodri, Casemiro. I looked at their body position, when they would play first-time passes, how they protected the ball. Even today, I always watch videos of them, seeing if I can learn something. They are top, top players and that’s the level I want to be at. You have to learn from the best.”
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