Ahead of the Europa League match against Benfica, Gonçalo Ramos, had tihs to say about facing his former club tomorrow at San Siro:
“It is always special to play at home. I have only been here for a short time, and I have not had many opportunities to play at San Siro. It will be a difficult match, but playing at home means having the support of our fans. And that is important for us.”
Would you celebrate if you scored tomorrow night?
“No, I wouldn’t celebrate. For me, Benfica is like home. I have probably spent more time with them than with my own family. But I am still very eager to score.”
What can the team do to help you perform at your best?
“The focus should not be on me or on whether I score a lot or not, but I believe the most important thing is always the team winning. I think that if we all run, work hard and play intelligently as a team, we can achieve something great this season. We are building a good understanding, and as time goes by, we will improve even more. And then, without a doubt, my goals, my assists, the team’s goals and the victories will start to come. I think that is the most important aspect.”
You have also received some criticism in recent weeks because you have scored just one goal... Ramos replied:
“There is always the idea that a striker must always score, but that is not always the case. I might play well without scoring. Every match is an opportunity to show my value.”
Yesterday, Ibrahimovic was at Milanello. As a former striker, did he give you any advice? Ramos said:
“He did not give me any specific advice. He was very kind and asked me how things were going. He welcomed me to the club, and it is a pleasure to be able to count on his presence. Having the support of a legend and a personality like him is important.”
