Raphinha: I was sure Flick would fall in love with me
The Brazilian is loving life in Catalunya
Barcelona captain Raphinha has been talking about new boss Hansi Flick and how he was confident he could convince the German of his qualities after he replaced Xavi.
The Brazilian is playing a starring role for Barcelona at the moment. He’s wearing the armband and has six goals and six assists in La Liga from just 11 games.
Raphinha has admitted again that he did think about leaving in the summer but was determined to succeed at Barca.
“I was sure that with a week of work with Flick , he would fall in love with me.” he told YouTube channel ‘LoSimpleNoVale.’
“When rumours come out that the club wants to sell you, the fans tell you all the bad things. It’s impossible not to think about leaving and not being a problem for the club. I’m a person who won’t be where I’m not wanted.
“I received many calls and I was always very sincere, I had a dream and I had to fulfill it. If I have been able to fulfill my dream of signing for Barça it is because Xavi has loved me very much here.”
Raphinha also spoke about the differences between Flick and Xavi and says the players have a different mentality and work rate this season.
“If the players are not willing to work hard, not even the best coach in the world can solve it,” he added.
“Not winning anything last season has made us come into this year with a different mentality. If last year we were giving 100% now we have to give 200%.”
Barcelona and Raphinha are back in action this weekend when they take on Espanyol in La Liga.
Source: barcablaugranes.com
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