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Wu Lei: "The goal will give me more confidence"
The Chinese forward talks about his winner against Celta Vigo
The matchwinner in RCD Espanyol's game against Celta Vigo with a late strike, Wu Lei earned a valuable three points for the team on LaLiga Matchday 31. The Chinese forward talked in a press conference on Wednesday about the goal, and also his season so far.
"The coach always gives me a lot of confidence and he asked me to train harder. I lacked effectiveness inside the box, but the coach trusted me and gave me the boost that I needed. He pushed me hard, and now I've scored my first goal and I'll have more confidence to help the team much more."
"I was getting few minutes and it has been difficult for me, but I always do everything I can. I thank the fans for their affection, and also the coach because he has given me a lot of confidence and opportunities. Maybe I did fall on my feet at Espanyol, but I have to take advantage of the opportunities."
As for his own self-belief, Wu Lei added that "I have confidence in myself and I don't care how many minutes I play; my role is to create chances in every game, and in the last game I opened my goal account. That will give me much more confidence."
It was a goal set up by teammate Sergi Darder, who was singled out for praise by the forward.
"Darder is very important in the dressing room and he always helps me a lot. My first goal in the league was also from his assist. He has magic in his feet, because he has a very good final pass. He helps the team a lot."
He was also asked about the third Chinese Ballon d'Or award won by him, saying "I've had few minutes at club level, but I've been contributing for the national team. I'm very happy about the Ballon d'Or, since it helps me to give more for the club."
"I feel very good in the dressing room at RCD Espanyol, because it's a family and everyone is always helping me. It's a great family for me," he concluded.