gabrieljesus33: “In the first season when I came, I played a lot. I came here to play, play, play. After that year sometimes it was him and not me. I know Sergio is a legend, top scorer of club, top man, top guy. I like him as a player and a person..."
“I know Sergio can score every game because of his quality and experience - and every time he plays I want him to score, obviously, so I wait and I wait. I know Sergio is not young any more like me, and now I think my time has come. This is my time..."
“I just want to play football and to improve. That’s what makes me happy — that’s what I love. If I am not playing football I don’t know what I would do. It’s always difficult when you don’t play but I know I won’t be in every time..."
"I respect the manager’s decision and respect my friend Sergio because he’s a legend of the club. And I definitely don’t think about being the best in the world, I just want to play and score and then the rest comes anyway.” [via
@SunSport]
Sergio has helped me so much, not just in conversations we have but also in training. When I'm going to play he talks a lot about the game, about openings, about defenders and keepers. We have a very good relationship.”
@gabrieljesus33 on Christmas: “Since I moved here they have come each Christmas and it helps me a lot. There will be my mum, two brothers, nephews, friends and girlfriend. My sister usually comes, too, but this year she can’t because she’s pregnant..."
“I have a big family! They all stay at my house, it’s a really good atmosphere and I miss it a lot. My mum comes for two or three months and although I have a Brazilian chef for when she isn’t here, maybe she will take over the cooking for a while!"
"But I never feel alone. If she isn’t here, friends or brothers are - quite often there is someone with me.” [via
@SunSport]