LiveFootball.com reported on July 12 that in the final of the Club World Cup, Chelsea will face Paris Saint-Germain. Before the match, Chelsea player Neto was interviewed by DAZN.
What is your assessment of Chelsea’s successful advancement to the Club World Cup final?
We are very satisfied with what we have achieved, and advancing to the final is an incredible achievement. We learned from the Club World Cup matches, such as never playing a Brazilian team before. It was a great challenge, and our team has become more mature. Now, this team knows how to handle the most difficult situations.
How do you feel about your performance this season since joining Chelsea last summer?
I am pleased to have played nearly 60 matches this season, including for both the club and the national team. I am becoming more confident and more accustomed to my playing style. I am happy to be able to help the team, rather than just focusing on scoring goals.
How do you think you can defeat Paris Saint-Germain in the final?
Paris Saint-Germain is currently the best team in the world, and their victories prove it. In our final, we will strive not to let them win the trophy; we want to win our first Club World Cup championship. We must play well and focus on ourselves. With our strength and team spirit, we believe in our abilities. If we don’t believe in ourselves, no one else will either.
As a winger, you might face Portuguese national team teammate Nuno Mendes in the final
He is an extraordinary player, and I had the pleasure of playing against him in the recent two national team matches. Playing against him would be challenging, but it would also be a thrilling battle. We will see if I can play on his side, and I am still unsure, but I will enjoy the game because I love facing the best opponents on the pitch. He is one of the best players in his position (left back), and even the best.
João Pedro, who joined Chelsea at the beginning of this month, immediately came to the team for the Club World Cup and scored twice in the semifinals
Considering how he arrived at the team and his personality, I believe he will make more contributions to the team. This is definitely a good signing for us.