Kochorashvili admits issue at Sporting: I'm going through a tough spell | OneFootball

Giorgi Kochorashvili was at the heart of an emotional moment in an interview with the YouTube channel Movement Voices, hosted by Saba Gvaramia, a Georgian activist living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) who has stood out for his fight to secure access to medical treatments in his country.

The Sporting midfielder was particularly moved by the testimony of Saba and his mother, leaving a message of support. "I was very touched by your speech and your mother’s, and as a footballer you can count on me to help raise society’s awareness, both when I’m on the pitch and off it. As for the advice I give to those who are starting to play football, everyone should find something that truly brings them joy. There will be difficult moments, but when you love doing something, you must find a way to become better at it so you can be the best at what you do," he said.

During the conversation, the Georgian international - who is reportedly disappointed with Rui Borges - also spoke about the dreams he wants to fulfill in his career. "Right now, what is in my heart is to play at the World Cup. I hope that in the next four years we can make it happen," he admitted. Asked what he feels when he steps onto the pitch, he replied without hesitation: "Responsibility, pride and enormous pleasure."

Kochorashvili also recalled the most memorable match of his career, pointing to the clash against Greece, which secured Georgia’s historic place at the European Championship. "Against Greece, it was a turning point, a new life for the Georgia national team; after that match, people started looking at us differently," he explained.

As for the most difficult moments of his career as a footballer, the Sporting midfielder reflected on the obstacles he has encountered along the way. "There have been some difficult ones; every year we face different moments. The hardest thing is when you do everything to achieve what you want, but there is something in your way, it could be an injury, someone showing a lack of confidence in you, that is something that happens often in football, but you have to keep believing, and if it is not today, it may be tomorrow — effort is always rewarded."

The 26-year-old player also recalled the journey to professional football and what it means to represent his country. "I felt ready every day, and every night when I went to sleep I imagined all of this, but the greatest happiness was when I represented Georgia for the first time and heard the anthem. 'Freedom' was the word that always echoed within me," he revealed.

At the end of the interview, after offering a signed Georgia national team shirt, Kochorashvili ended up reversing roles and asking the interviewer for advice. "I’m going through a difficult period because I haven’t played much for Sporting, I come to the national team and play, we won the last match, another season is coming. What should I do?" he asked. Saba Gvaramia’s reply was simple and direct: "I tell you that you must find strength within yourself and prove to everyone that you deserve to be on the pitch."

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.