Favoritism? Nothing! Defender Rúben Dias rejected the possibility that the Manchester City be ahead of Inter Milan in the decision of Champions League. The Portuguese, who is one of the leaders of the squad, stressed that the focus of the players needs to be within the four lines.
“The biggest mistake you can make is forgetting that this is a final. People can say what they want, in my mind there are no favourites. This is going to be a final and it doesn’t matter what you did to get here. You can only get started. being a favorite on the field”, said the defender this Friday, at a press conference.
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Alongside coach Pep Guardiola and midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, Rúben Dias also spoke about the possibility of winning the triple crown. If they win the final, City would join Manchester United as the only teams to have won the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League in the same season.
“We’ve loved pressure for a long time. In the right amount it can make you run further, jump higher and be more focused. It’s what you need in these games,” said the 26-year-old, who was on the field in winning the FA Cup. last Saturday.
Seeking their first title in the continental competition, City is already in Turkey for the match at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium, in Istanbul. The decision against Inter Milan is scheduled for 4 pm (Brasília time) this Saturday.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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