NAPLES - "I don't want to end my season like this. I want to get back on the pitch and give everything for Napoli." Words full of determination those pronounced by Juan Jesus to the microphones of Radio Crc. The blue defender, struggling with an injury, talked about his recovery path: “I am undergoing therapy morning, afternoon and evening to return as soon as possible. At the beginning, it was thought that my season was over, but I am not giving up. I want to be 100% to help the team in a historical and complex moment. I want to be there too.”
A declaration of love for the shirt and the cause, that of the Brazilian centre-back, who feels the weight of the moment: “When there is the desire to do well and to help, it is an added value. We work hard, the coach always pushes us to the maximum. We want to make this year historic, we know what happened last season and today we have the opportunity to rewrite everything. At the beginning of the year, no one thought we would be there fighting for the championship, and instead here we are: it is the demonstration of the work done since the retreat.”
Our gaze is already on the next challenge, the delicate one against Parma: “When we played against them at the Maradona they put us in difficulty. They are strong, fast on the counterattack, and Chivu is a very well-prepared coach, I know him well from his time at Inter. We will have to keep the ball and manage the pace: our objective must be to control the match.”
Juan Jesus preaches balance and concreteness: “Let's just think about the three points in Parma. The championship is not always won like two years ago, often you fight until the end. We need calm, not too much euphoria. It's an important moment, and we will defend this first place until the last second.”
Finally, a thought for the fans: “You don’t have to be anxious. We are there, but we need the support of the stadium. Their support is essential, also to put pressure on the opponents. I ask the fans to be positive, whatever happens: cheer!” A strong voice from the locker room. Juan Jesus there is, even if not yet on the field. But it will be soon. Because those who believe in history, stop at nothing.
Article published on May 14, 2025 - 15:47 pm
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