“Raphinha in the LEEDS had physical data that I had never seen”


Raphinha lives the best moment of his career. However, Before arriving in Barcelonahe left his stamp in Vitória Guimaraes, Sporting CP, Rennes y Leeds.

His memory, walking on his kneesto celebrate the salvation 'in extremis' of Leeds, With your goal, Before the Brentford (1-2) in 2021-22 still lasts in her.

He left, in addition to 58 million in 'Caja', 17 goals and 12 assists in 67 games. “The current level of Raphinha is not surprised. The season I played with him at the Leeds Things of great great great player were already seen, ” confessesJunior FirpoThe brand.

The current level of Raphinha is not surprised. The season I played with him in the Leeds were already seen things of great great great player

Junior Firpo

“At the physical level, above all, it was incredible. I had high intensity distance data, 'sprints' per game … I had never seen “recalls the former Betis and Barcelona, ​​which has been key, With four goals and 10 assistson the return of Leeds to the Premier.

“The numbers of this season are stratospheric. He is doing things that I am very happy for him. Maybe I didn't know I could reach this level “, Recognize FIRPO when referring to 31 goals and 25 assists rapid 52 meetings.

The numbers of this season are stratospheric. Maybe I didn't know that I could reach this level

Junior Firpo

What had no doubt is that, despite criticism, he would end up triumphing: “With those physical abilities, being good technically and in Barcelona, ​​surrounded by the best, it was very clear that I was going to grow as a footballer.”

Raso corner towards the front, let Lamine and Raphinha take out a missile that touches Sommer, goes to the crossbar and plays on the back of the Swiss goal to become 3-3.

“This season a healthy wardrobe has been found, he is one of the captains and Flick gave him his confidence since the 1st minute”Junior Firpo insists, who does not hesitate to place him among the Great favorites to the Golden Ball “If you continue at this level.”



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