Mario Pineida’s confession about Júnior Sornoza when he played in Fluminense

Mario Pineida was presented last Tuesday by Fluminense. The left-back said he was “eager to start” his stage as a player at the Rio de Janeiro club, but for now he can settle for meeting Laranjeiras and maintaining the good physical condition with which he presented himself for medical evaluations. The one from Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas gave an interview to the official Flu page that the newspaper picked up Lance, and in this he reveals the “envy” he felt of his friend Júnior Sornoza.

“I’m very happy. I have always dreamed of playing abroad, since I was little in my country, and now the doors of this great institution have opened to me, which has a nice hobby. And knowing that great players like Thiago Silva and Marcelo left here. It is a great honor for me to be here and I will try to defend the institution in the best possible way. I really want to start training, meet my teammates, share the day to day and, most importantly, win games, “said the former Barcelona SC defender, who left this December on loan for a year.

Júnior Sornoza did better than all the Ecuadorians hired by Fluminense

A friend of Sornoza, who was a member of Fluminense in 2017, Pineida also said that he observed the affection of the fans towards his compatriot. He also hopes to get the same positive reception from the stands of the Maracana.

“Years ago, when Júnior Sornoza and Jefferson Orejuela arrived, I could see them play in that jersey. I always follow Júnior, who is a great friend, and seeing the stadium full, as well as the support of the fans, the truth is that I felt good envy. Today I have this opportunity, I hope to get to the preseason and do things in the best way. I hope to debut and hear the support of the fans. I hope they encourage me in the same way when I win games, as they encouraged Junior, to shout my name, ”said the 29-year-old footballer.

Before the formal presentation of Pineida last Tuesday, the club had already agreed to the signings of defensive midfielder Felipe Melo and forward Willian Bigode, as well as coach Abel Braga. The Ecuadorian signed a contract that is transferred from Barcelona SC for one year with a purchase option.

More comfortable playing on the left

The tricolor player can act both to the left and to the right. However, you have already made your preference clear during the interview. “When I was at Independiente del Valle, the left back was sold and coach Pablo Repetto asked me if I could play on the left. I said yes, so I got used to it, ”he explained.

“Everyone asks ‘why don’t you play on the right if you’re right-handed?’ I say that I am used to playing on the left because I cut to the middle and keep the field in front. Today I feel more comfortable playing on the left, but I have no problem playing on the right, “he added. (D)