Lucas Esteves on adapting to San Luís, surprised by Mexican pace | OneFootball

Almost two months after switching from Grêmio to Atlético San Luís, the full-back Lucas Esteves is experiencing routines and challenges completely different from those he encountered in Brazilian football. At 25, the player says he is fully adapted to Mexico and highlights the quality of the league, the structure of the clubs, and even the impact of a more spaced-out schedule between games.

“It's only been two months, but I feel at home. Life is very peaceful and the people are welcoming. Professionally, the choice couldn't have been better. The clubs here have excellent structures, on par with the main Brazilian clubs. The league is balanced and the matches are highly competitive.”

“We play once a week”

One of the points that caught the full-back's attention the most was the pace of the competition. Used to marathons of games in Brazil, he was surprised by the time between matches in Mexican football.

“There's time to rest, take care of the body, and come back better for the next round. I've been using the week's work to improve my physical condition, and the team as a whole benefits technically and in intensity during the games.”

After 11 matches played, Atlético San Luís is in 12th place, with 11 points.

Brazilians on the rise

Esteves also commented on the large number of Brazilians in the competition, a trend he sees as natural given the infrastructure and technical level of the championship.

“Every round we meet someone. Veiga, Dourado, and Vina are at América. Luan, who played with me at Palmeiras, is at Toluca, along with Helinho, and many others. I see that this market will be increasingly explored by Brazilians.”

At Atlético San Luís itself, the full-back shares the squad with Robson Bambu, formerly of Corinthians, and forward João Pedro, who arrived from Hull City, England.

Safety

In recent weeks, episodes involving violence in some regions of the country have gained prominence in the international press. Esteves, however, assured that Brazilian players live safe routines.

“Of course, we are saddened by everything that happened. But we are well and safe. It was a situation in some specific cities and, from what I've been following, it's already normalized. We are all well, thank God.”

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