In a press conference for the Portuguese national team, João Neves shared how he has changed over the year since he was selected for the national team and what he is looking forward to in the coming matches. For the upcoming matches, he expects that it will be two tough matches, but Portugal will do their best to win. At the same time, he also expressed his attitude in the context of the high profile of his new club, Paris Saint-Germain, which is to focus on his work and do his best to get closer to achieving his goals.
When asked if he reads all the compliments about himself, Neves said that although it is sometimes difficult to avoid reading certain journalists, he tries not to be noticeable on the internet, reading neither good nor bad reviews and maintaining an attitude of disinterest in such things. He emphasized that he arrived in Paris with the same attitude as when he joined Benfica's first team and will continue to do everything I can to become better.
Commenting on Portugal's two wins in September and the addition of new members to the team, Neves said he was happy to see the new members and would welcome them as the old team had welcomed him. He believes that with a team that performs better off the field, it is easier to achieve better results on the field. On Thomas Araujo, Neves said he knows the young player well and thinks he will make the most of this opportunity to bring energy and strength to the team.
Speaking on whether his deal to join Paris Saint-Germain was the right time, Neves said that everyone has their own opinions and he will keep them to himself. The key, he believes, is that he came in and gave it his all. This team is great and has given him the confidence to show what he can do. At the same time, he also said that he will look at the team's roster because the Portuguese national team has incredible players in his position and he will do everything I can to continue to be called up.
On the issue of starting position, Neves said it depends on the coach and all he has to do is give his best in training. His concern is not to be a starter, but to do his best. Speaking about the change in his approach to the game, he believes that the experience of playing and looking at soccer in a more mature way has made him a more experienced player.
In addition, Neves shared his experience at Paris Saint-Germain. He said that he rotated more in the midfield and created more scoring chances than Messi. He recognizes the way Paris Saint-Germain plays and thinks things just come naturally. Regarding the three and four back system, he said that it depends on the game and the players and that he has to adapt and do my job to the best of my ability. Finally, he mentioned what he has learned from other midfielders, stating that he tries to take a little bit from everyone to become a more well-rounded player.
