Raphinha: I felt I was underestimated. I wanted to come back as soon as possible, but I made a mistake and the injury recurred.
On scoring 16 goals in 17 Champions League games
- it means a lot to me to be able to play again. I've been out for two months and as a footballer it's hard to be away from the field. It means a lot to me to play in this stadium, I have scored here before. I want to be able to help the team and do whatever I can.
Does the team miss your positivity?
——I miss the team more than the team misses me. I strive to be the best at both ends of the offense and defense. I am the "active member" of the team and the players on the field are all there to perform at their best. I always give it my all, always.
About your comeback
- It was a really difficult time, a very difficult period. I am a player who is eager to help the team on the court. The road to comeback is a bit complicated and I need to regain the rhythm of the game. I hope to get back to my best as soon as possible.
On not receiving individual awards
- I feel that I am undervalued and I think I deserve more recognition. From a team point of view we are missing the Champions League and from a personal point of view I have no control over people's votes. What I can control is my performance on the court and I'm happy with that.
Does Barcelona have the strength to win the championship?
- At this club, our main goal is to win the Champions League. Last year we missed the final and this year we are more mature, but the Champions League is still a very difficult competition. We will go all out to win.
About your recovery setbacks
- Maybe I made some mistakes, maybe not. The first relapse was partly my responsibility, and I was also responsible for the second relapse. I wanted to come back as soon as possible, but I made a mistake and the injury recurred.
About playing at Stamford Bridge
- A lot has changed at both player and club level compared to the last time Barcelona played here. Last season we performed well in some tough away games. The team that makes the fewest mistakes wins.
Regarding individual award recognition
- you can check the explanation, not me. I don’t ask for anything, I try to do my best, that’s it.
Regarding your injury
- I am working hard to fully recover from the injury. You may feel fine, but your muscle injury may not have fully healed. I want to get back to my best and to do this I am working closely with the medical team and physiotherapists.
Regarding your most comfortable position
- I feel more comfortable on the court and I have no preference for position. I just want to be on the court and help the team.
Regarding rumors of a possible move to Chelsea in the past
- The truth is, I've always been clear that I wanted to wear a Barcelona shirt, I believed it and now I'm here.
About the discomfort of being on the bench
- What I do for the team is out of my responsibility, not for people to call me a leader or captain. I brought water to my teammates because the physios were taking care of Fermin and my teammates needed water, so I tried to help them. It's harder to watch in the stands than it is to be on the bench, and obviously I'd rather be playing.
About Yamal and Esteban
- In my opinion, they are two very good players. I believe that in the rest of their careers, they will become the top players in the world. They are two very talented players and it is entirely up to them to make it to the top and they are on the right path. I try to use my football experience to help them, but their talent is their own. These talents will shine for many years to come.
About the play-offs
- Even if you don't end up in the top eight, you can still win the Champions League.
About defense
-I think the most important thing in a football game is defense. All teams have access to all information about their opponents, including how they play. You can't play against a team that doesn't understand football, and the team with the best defense has the best chance of winning.
About joining Barcelona
- Ever since my last game at Leeds United, I knew that Barcelona and Chelsea were interested in me. Both teams are great clubs, but I have a dream to wear the Barcelona shirt. I did everything I could to make this dream come true and closed the door to other teams.
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