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When I hear he has problems, that he's hesitant, I have to make a decision."We decided together because he didn't feel up to it; he went back home, and I accepted it. I can try to convince him for a while, but I always think that in life, beyond a match, relationships matter."I don't have great medical expertise, but if someone isn't feeling well, you shouldn't insist.
Of course, he wasn't happy with that."I think he understood my arguments - that is not to say he agreed with them. He didn't tell me, by the way, that he didn't agree with them!
But he gave me the answer you want to hear from a player, that he will be there to help the team in the cups and in the league."That's one thing to say but I think he also showed this because he wasn't selected but he worked really hard these days to be ready for the upcoming days. While his chances have been scarce, he has made a strong impression on the occasions he has been called upon and - to his credit - hasn't sought an escape route despite reported interest from Serie A."I play for a top club.
