Pepê: “We trust each other, our squad is full of quality” | OneFootball

Pepê scored the goal that sealed FC Porto's 4-1 victory against Famalicão in the round of 16 of the Portuguese Cup. In the quarter-finals, Porto will host Benfica.

On Porto Canal, he commented on the goal and praised the team's collective effort: «It was a very good victory, especially against a great team. FC Famalicão is a very hardworking, dedicated team and has played great matches, even against us. Scoring is always good, but above all, we played a great game and managed to neutralize their strengths. It's a very positive result», he analyzed on Porto Canal, talking about the goal scored against the Minho team and highlighting the group's unity.

He also mentioned the importance of confidence and daily work for the team's performance: «It's the result of a lot of work, dedication, and effort, but when there is confidence, things flow naturally. The coaching staff and my teammates give me a lot of confidence to do what I know, and I believe I can help the team a lot. Here, we all trust each other very much. We have a squad with a lot of quality, and whoever plays will meet the coach's expectations, which is fundamental in a team. The work is always there, we dedicate ourselves a lot every day, and I believe the fans are satisfied with what we have been doing so far», he stated.

Regarding his positions on the field, he commented on his versatility and the importance of helping the team: «I have played in various positions, today I can't say I prefer one over another. During my training at Grêmio, I played a lot on the left side, and it's a position where I find it very easy to play, but for me, the most important thing is to play and be on the field helping the team. It means the coaching staff trusts my work a lot, and that makes me happy», he concluded.

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