Trubin looks back on Benfica season, flags frustration: Not losing isn't... | OneFootball

Anatoliy Trubin looked back on the season that has just come to an end. In a lengthy interview, the goalkeeper spoke about the highs and lows he experienced at Benfica, also taking the opportunity to praise José Mourinho, a coach who has given him plenty of advice over the past few months.

"Not losing and winning are two different things," the goalkeeper began, speaking to Sky Sports. "Not losing is not enough for a huge club like Benfica. Our fans accept no result other than winning and finishing in first place," added Trubin, while speaking about the season that is now ending.

"In the moments when I made mistakes, I did not give up. I simply kept playing. You never know when the next moment will come and you have to be ready. I think that is one of the most important elements of being a good goalkeeper. You know you can be a hero and then the worst person on the planet," admitted Benfica’s number 1.

"I really like the fact that he does not talk too much, but knows exactly what he needs to say to each player at every moment. Just a few sentences, straight to the point," he said about José Mourinho. "That I need to communicate more, demand more from the team. He told me that I see a lot, but I am the kind of person who keeps everything to himself," he said, revealing one of the pieces of advice he received from the Special One.

"There is not a single young player in the world who does not want to play in the Premier League. But I have to keep working hard to improve," admitted Trubin, in comments to Sky Sports. It should be remembered that the goalkeeper, upon leaving Lisbon, revealed that he is happy in Portugal and that he intends to continue wearing the eagle on his chest.

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