Pote struggling with thigh issues? Sporting star: It's the left one | OneFootball

Pedro Gonçalves was considered the man of the match in the Alverca - Sporting game, part of the 27th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic. With a brace in the lions' comfortable 4-1 victory this Sunday, the 'number 8' was questioned about the noticeable physical complaints at the end of the match and also pointed towards the National Team.

"We were prepared for this game, we had two days off and the coach knew how to recover the team well, and the mentality from the last game was also present in this one. We will continue like this, entering every game to win," Pote began in the flash interview on Sport TV.

"In the locker room, there was no change of mindset, we entered every game as if it were in the Champions League. That's why we came here and showed what a great team we are," he emphasized, referring to Sporting's epic victory against Bodo/Glimt.

Next, Pedro Gonçalves was questioned about the physical problems with his right thigh that he ended the match with, forcing Rui Borges to take him out of the game: "The left one has been causing some problems, but it was a cramp, the coach decided to take me out, and I think it was the best for everyone."

Finally, the green and white player addressed his call-up to represent Portugal, making it clear that it is not at risk due to any injury: "I am happy, I love being in that group, it is a goal for all players, and I am extremely proud to be in the National Team."

This season, playing for Sporting, Pedro Gonçalves - valued at 28 million euros - has played 29 matches. In the 2,096 minutes played, the footballer, who is secured with an 80 million clause until 2030, has already scored 14 goals and assisted his teammates on seven occasions.

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