João Félix in fine form, credits ex-Benfica man: Learned a lot | OneFootball

he is enjoying the best spell of his career, with the former Benfica player posting his best numbers since moving to Al Nassr. Speaking to journalists, the Portuguese player spoke about his experience in Saudi Arabia, while praising Jorge Jesus, who can count on Cristiano Ronaldo’s return.

Pressure from some players over the final squad list? “Everyone is very calm. I usually say it’s easy to join this group; everyone is welcoming, whether it’s the newcomers or those who come less often. I haven’t felt any nerves. If we stay calm, things go better. I feel they are calm, doing their job and giving their best to earn their place and be able to go to the World Cup. They seem very calm to me.”

Do you feel less pressure in Arabia? “Each person puts the pressure they want on themselves. I’ve been playing regularly and getting minutes, I’m playing in my position — it was in that role that I stood out at Benfica — and in a system that suits me very well. I fully trust myself, especially when I’m playing in my position. From that point on, sooner or later, things end up going well.”

Experience in Arabia with Ronaldo and Jorge Jesus? “I had already worked with Cristiano here many times in the national team and he is the same as always, very professional. As for mister Jorge Jesus, I had already heard countless stories about him. He is a different coach, a great coach and also an excellent person. I’ve learned a lot from him, he has helped me greatly and I can only thank him. Playing in Arabia is different. Saying whether it is a more or less competitive league depends on which leagues we compare it with. Apart from three or four teams near the bottom of the table, against whom we know victory is almost guaranteed, the other matches are balanced. There are eight rounds left before the end of the league and four teams are fighting for the title. You have to pay attention in every game.”

A reality close to what the World Cup will be? “Close, no. It will be the reality. There are still a few months to go, but it’s good to come here, get a bit acclimatized and get to know where we’re going to spend a month or more. It was a good idea for us to come here".

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