Rafael Nel, just 18 years old, was launched by Rúben Amorim; young forward feels proud and revealed the message given by Rúben Amorim
Another one on Rúben Amorim’s list. Rafael Nel, forward, just 18 years old, is Rúben Amorim Made in Alcochete’s latest bet. The forward, at the end of the match, did not hide his satisfaction for a moment he will never forget.
«It’s always a dream to play in a European competition and even more so with this symbol on your chest. It’s a great pride for me, my family and my friends, and it’s an unforgettable moment”, said the striker who, interestingly, in the last game against SC Braga, was in the stands as a spectator…
«I have to take advantage whenever the coach calls me. To always be at your best. Regarding Braga’s game… I’m always attentive to all my teammates’ movements and then try to apply that as I did in these minutes. What does Amorim ask of me in training? He keeps telling me to continue to have the same humility, to have the same intensity, to react to the loss, and some tactical aspects”, he revealed.
About these minutes in Bern, Rafael Nel tells what he felt before entering.
«I was on the bench and eager to get in. The coach told me to go warm up and I tried to relax so I could start well. I had many of my colleagues as a reference, those who reached the main team, I learned from their victories and mistakes, and the guys at the academy who have humility and grounded feet that by working they get there… The fans? It’s a pride to see them shouting for us. It was an emotional moment and they gave me even greater strength”, he reinforced.