Biel suffers career-worst night, Sporting loanee's nightmare | OneFootball

Biel, a player loaned by Sporting to Atlético Mineiro, experienced a nightmare in the final of the Copa Sudamericana, which the team lost to Lanús. The Brazilian forward stood out for the wrong reasons by missing three crucial chances: two during extra time and another from the penalty spot. On social media, there were numerous insults directed at the athlete.

"Biel scored a hat-trick in the Copa Sudamericana final: Two great chances wasted and a missed penalty," "Rarely have I seen a young player with so little talent play in the attack of a big club. Maybe it's time to go back to studying," "Biel can't head the ball, can't pass the ball, can't dribble, can't score, can't defend... In fact, is he even a real player?" are some of the comments.

After the match, the player admitted he wasn't at his best: "Mentally speaking, I was already a bit off, with a somewhat troubled mind. This week was the one I prepared the most, worked hard to be able 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 to score. But I take full responsibility, I am a man in both good and bad times. Now it's time to hold my head up. I apologize to the fans. I know the pressure will fall on me. I'm never one to run away from pressure," he said in statements to the Brazilian press.

Biel was brought on in the 94th minute but was unfortunate in finishing: "Unfortunately, during the penalties, I couldn't score. I came with a somewhat troubled mind, but I tried to improve. I've always trained like this, but unfortunately, the goalkeeper saved it. But I am keeping my head up and will continue to work," he said, acknowledging the difficult 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 aren't flowing as I'd like. I apologize once again to the fans and my family. I know this phase will turn around, I will overcome it," concluded the player.

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