Pablo Rosario on call-up: “Representing the national team is an honour” | OneFootball

Pablo Rosario is among the several FC Porto first-team players who, over these two weeks, are away on international duty with their respective national teams. The 29-year-old midfielder represents the Dominican Republic, who will face El Salvador (in the early hours of the 27th) and Cuba (on the 29th, at 11:00 pm) in friendly matches, but these two fixtures, which at first glance would be just two more commitments for the Dragons’ number 13, will this time carry special meaning.

“Representing the national team is different from playing for your club. It is also a source of happiness for your parents. My parents are here to watch these matches. It’s a source of pride,” said Rosario in comments to the Futbol Monumental website.

Asked how the experience he has gained in the Portuguese league and at FC Porto can help him take on a leadership role in the Dominican national team, the defensive midfielder preferred to highlight the journey he has already made: “At my age, 29, and having spent so many years away from home, including the time I spent in the Netherlands, I can bring that experience here and share it with the other players. We have a lot of quality, now it’s about training and staying together in the matches.”

In a “calm” atmosphere, Pablo Rosario believes the national team is training “very well, very intensely” and also made an appeal to Dominican fans ahead of the coming days’ matches. “Come and support the team, we need it and we will give everything on the pitch,” assured the Porto player, who has made 34 appearances, scored two goals and provided one assist for the Dragons this season.

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