Why Fabio Silva ran over to Felix Nmecha! | OneFootball

Fabio, you ran straight to the bench and to Felix. Why?Fabio Silva: “Because in football and in life, things aren’t always easy. Last season and also at the start of this season, there was a lot of noise around me. He always came to me and tried to push me so I could improve and focus on what I can control. And he always told me that I could be important. He’s one of my best friends in the team and he has helped me a lot. Not just after this game — in previous games as well, when things were going well, I always went to him and said: ‘Thank you for helping me so much.’ He is one of the people who helped me a lot to reach this moment. And if I’m in a situation like this now, it’s also because of him.”

Felix, from your point of view: You see him running and running, leaving everyone behind, with only the goalkeeper ahead of him. You must have been on the edge of your seat, right?Felix Nmecha: “He told me before the game. He said that if he scored, he would come to me. He’s an honest guy and he kept his word. When it comes to Fabio, I’m not someone who judges him only by his goals. Even last season, in my view, he had a lot of good moments. Of course, people will always talk, but I think he did what he could. And when the confidence comes, when you get your chances and things start rolling, it’s great to watch. Because we see how much quality and talent he has. When he scores now, produces nice moves and plays this well, I’m very happy for the team. It’s just fantastic for the team. And I’m looking forward to seeing even more of it.”

Is Felix wasted in midfield when he scores goals like today? Does he need to play further forward?Fabio Silva: “Only he can score a goal like that because he’s so athletic, has those muscles, and can stretch that far. If I tried that, I’d break myself. He started on the bench, and of course everyone wants to play from the beginning. But I said to him: ‘You’re going to be important.’ Last weekend I started on the bench, did my job and was important for the team. That’s why I told him the same thing. I try to push everyone so they can be important for us. Because I always say: I think we have a great group and a great squad this season. I believe we can fight for big goals this season. That’s the most important thing.”

There was a lot of quality coming off the bench today. One assist came from Sabi and one from Maxi. That says a lot, doesn’t it?Felix Nmecha: “Yes, I think so. In a season like this, with all the competitions, we all have to be ready — for rotation in the team and for everyone to get their chance and show their qualities. Today it was me. Of course, it’s not always the nicest thing to start on the bench. But I understand the rotation and I still feel the coach’s trust. I think it’s the same for the other players.”

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