Returning after a two-year ban! A-Gomez: My goal is to bring Padua to Serie A

Hupu News on October 23 Alejandro Gomez has finally waited for this moment, and his moment has come. He was banned for two years due to a positive drug test, but now Gomez is ready to don the shirt of Serie B side Padova. However, there is still a big doubt whether he can play immediately because he has a minor physical problem and needs to be evaluated and given some time.

About return and responsibility

"There is no pressure, but it is a real responsibility to represent the people of Padua and this city. I now represent Padua on a global scale, and I think this responsibility brings me a lot of happiness, and because of wearing this jersey, I can play football again. I hope we can continue like this for many years. The first person who convinced me was the sports director Mirabelli, and I also gained it to other offers, but I wanted to stay in Italy and be competitive. My home is here and Padua represents a real challenge for me and I wanted to bring Padua to Serie A, which was my goal. The first months of the lockdown were the most difficult because I didn't know what to do and whether to continue playing. Two years was too long and I was 35 and really didn't know what to do. The desire to return. "

About status and team

"During this period, I tried my best to train in the best condition. I've been training really well these past few months and mentally it's hard to be able to train but not play, that's the hardest part - because you're not 100% part of the team. But what is certain is that I feel good physically and it will take very little time to get back to my best. I've been feeling a little unwell for the past few days, but I hope it's not serious. I've never had a manager younger than me before and the idea is that we help each other and I need to keep learning. ”

Padua Passion

“I feel the love and enthusiasm from people, it’s great. You may meet me while shopping in the supermarket or walking in the city center. I live in the city like an ordinary citizen. this city. The city surprised us positively, it is young, dynamic and has a university atmosphere. My family and I were pleasantly surprised by the friendliness of the people of Padua. We settled in well, the kids had started their activities and we were settled. In Padua I can bring the experience I have gained in football over the years. Then I want to be a role model for young people, I want to help everyone and want to grow with the club. I want to take Padua to the highest possible heights. The past two years have been full of lessons. I learned to turn negative things into positives. I feel a bit lonely at times, but now I can see things more calmly. I no longer worry about things that are not worth it. And I live in the moment, I want to live in the moment, and my moment is Padua, so I give everything. ”

About the head coach

"I have to adapt to the coach's tactics, we don't want to change the team's style. The team performs very well with a clear tactical concept. We will not experiment, I will play in the position I have almost always played. The biggest dream is to play in Serie A with Padua, my goal is to reach the highest level. I am not here to mess around... I will give my best. When I signed the contract At that time, I knew that I was not going to Real Madrid, but the club was doing its best. "

About the World Cup

"The World Cup experience was great because we won, but the timing was a bit strange, but I must say that the players were in better shape at that time. At that World Cup, everyone was at the peak of their physical condition."