Sporting winger gets an earful: can’t pass, can’t dribble, can’t score... | OneFootball

Lanús was crowned, on Saturday night, the winner of the South American Cup, after defeating Atlético Mineiro in a penalty shootout. The main highlight for the worst reasons was Biel, a Brazilian forward currently on loan from Sporting to Galo.

"Biel scored a hat-trick in the South American final: Two great chances wasted and a missed penalty", "Rarely have I seen such a talentless young player in the attack of a major club. Maybe he should consider going back to school", "Biel doesn’t know how to head the ball, pass the ball, dribble, score, or defend... In fact, is he even a real player?", are some of the comments from Brazilian fans on social media.

After the match, the player admitted he wasn't at his best: "Mentally speaking, I was already a bit off, with my head a bit troubled. This week was when I prepared the most, worked hard to help. I knew I would be on the bench, but I said I would come in and make a difference. I didn’t know it would unfortunately hinder the team a bit. Unfortunately, I couldn’t finish as I wanted, which was with a goal. But I take full responsibility, I am a man in good and bad times. Now it’s time to hold my head high. I apologize to the fans. I know the pressure will fall on me. I never run away from pressure", he stated in comments to the Brazilian press.

Biel was brought on in the 94th minute but was unlucky in finishing: "Unfortunately, during the penalties, I couldn’t score." I came with my head a bit troubled, but I tried to improve. I always trained like this, but unfortunately, the goalkeeper saved it. But I am holding my head high and will continue to work", he said, acknowledging the bad phase he is going through.

"Since the day I arrived here, I haven’t been able to show my football. I know I am much better than what I am going through, but unfortunately, things are not going as I would like. I apologize once again to the fans and my family. I know this phase will turn around, I will bounce back", concluded the player.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.