PRESS ROOM | Zé Pedro after Cremonese

A decisive assist for the 1-0 victory over Cremonese, Zé Pedro, the defensive winger who came on in the second half and was a key player on the pitch for the victorious Cagliari side, spoke to the press room and the media present.

THE TRAINING ROUTES AND THE WEIGHT OF THE WIN
“The training camp was undoubtedly important; it helped us further understand the importance of this match. These three points carry significant weight, but we also know we still have points to earn and that we must do so as soon as possible to prevent similar situations from recurring.”

COMING INTO THE PITCH AND THE ASSIST
“Watching the game from the bench is always difficult, but I was focused and knew I could help the team at any moment. The most important thing was to come on strong and get into the thick of things as quickly as possible. I’m very happy to have helped the team. If another teammate had provided the assist in my place, I would have been equally happy: the main objective was the three points. I’m happy with the assist, but the victory is what matters.”

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ITALIAN AND PORTUGUESE FOOTBALL
“Without a doubt, Italian football is more challenging than Portuguese football. A central defender here faces physically stronger attackers, there’s more contact, and we work a lot on defense during the week.”

ADAPTATION AND PERSONAL GROWTH
“Experience and adaptation are part of a process. It’s normal for fans to want a player to arrive ready immediately, but sometimes those coming from another country need time to understand where they are, learn the language, and assimilate the coach’s demands. Everything I’ve learned day after day has helped me achieve my current performances, but I think I can still improve.”

GOAL AND DAILY WORK
“I continue to work to help the team and achieve our goal of staying up as soon as possible.”