Jan Bednarek set for new season: “Still hungry, still demanding” | OneFootball

The intensity of FC Porto’s training sessions at their camp in St. George’s Park is pushing the squad to its limits. Even so, the “Dragons” remain unwavering in their determination. Speaking to the club’s media, Jan Bednarek stressed the importance of the demanding work being done during pre-season:

“I think it’s a demanding phase, definitely demanding for all of us, because of the work we’re putting in. I think it goes beyond everyone’s limits. I think we all hate Callum [fitness coach] right now because it’s really hard. But I think this is what you need if you want to compete for the biggest things. I think we proved last year that we can do it, that we can be really intense, that we’re capable of working hard for each other. And yes, I think we all know it’s very tough, we all know it’s very difficult, but I think we all support each other. I think we know what our goal is and, to win trophies, to win games, we all need the physical side, which, yes, we all have to work on.”

The Polish centre-back also spoke about the positive impact of the camp in England on the group’s unity, through the moments shared by the players:

“I think we all built a bond last season during the difficult moments, and we had a lot of them with the injuries… but I think every time we spend time together it makes us better as a team, as a group of players, and I think we can only improve. I think the best thing is that we all demand more from each other, and I think that’s the most important part: the fact that we’re still hungry, still demanding more from each other and trying to keep moving forward. I think that’s the main thing for us.”

In the final part of the interview, Jan Bednarek highlighted the role of recovery and described one of the habits that is part of his daily routine at the training centre:

“The most important thing is recovery. I think everyone has to find their own way to recover, but I think that’s the key between sessions; they’re so intense that the only thing to do is get the fuel, which is food and some rest. For some people it’s a nap, for others it’s, I don’t know, drinking yerba mate… I think there are individual things, but the most important thing is being ready for the next training session. (…) I lie in bed and watch golf. I think that’s the main part of switching off a bit mentally, and that’s what I do.”

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