Rafinha has enjoyed being named as one of Barcelona’s captains this season, which has helped him improve his performances.
Barcelona’s Brazilian forward Rafinha has reveal he is happy about being vote as the team’s captain this off-season and about the change in style that has help him to excel at the start of the season, Ufabet Sport report on Friday.
The 27-year-old forward has been on fire at the start of the season, scoring three goals and providing three assists in the first four games of the campaign. He has played a key role in Hansi Flick’s side, partly due to being vote one of Barca’s five captains, which he is very excite about.
‘Being captain is another thing to add to your profile. Robert (Lewandowski) could be, Jules (Kunde), Inigo (Martinez), they are real captains in the dressing room. I am very happy with the choice. If I said I expected it, I would be lying. ‘
‘That means what I do within the team, the boys and the experienced players see it too. Being captain means being ready to play and help in whatever way is need and fighting for whatever is need, whether it’s on or off the pitch. That makes me feel very excited.’
Rafinha also revealed that he has had to change his style of play since joining Barcelona, saying: ‘It’s true that after the World Cup I started to lose the ability to play one-on-one, which is what I like to do.’
‘I enjoy playing against opponents and it’s สมัคร ufabet something that has always been a characteristic of mine, but I also have other qualities in my game that make my game stronger.’
The Brazilian forward also reflected on the moment when everything started to fall into place at Barcelona: ‘The game against PSG in the Champions League I highlighted two elements: my two best games in the Champions League and the feeling that I wasn’t good enough to go through. But both games gave me more confidence and belief in myself. People also knew that they could contribute to the team and trusted me. ‘