adminFC Anyang’s midfield commander, Andrigo, reacted to the declaration of war by his friend of 10 years, Jeonnam Dragons’ attacking midfielder Valdivia, the day before. After seeing Valdivia’s reaction, Andrigo laughed and showed his will to show good performance in the match against Valdivia, saying that his physical was much better.
On the morning of the 17th, Andrigo attended the press conference for the 2023 K-League Winter Field Training Media Camp held at the Namhae Social Welfare Center auditorium. Andrigo heard the news that Valdivia mentioned him at the media camp Jeonnam Dragons press conference held in Gwangyang, Jeollanam-do the day before the conference. Valdivia said, “It’s different to meet a friend I played with in the youth team 10 years ago in Korea.”
Andrigo laughed at Valdivia’s words. Andrigo said, “As a foreign player, it is not easy to adapt to the culture of another country. Before Valdivia came to Jeonnam, when I asked him about Korea, he told me that it was difficult because Korea played soccer more physically than technically. Valdivia is technically very good. He is a player, and he encouraged me that he would be able to adapt quickly,” he explained why Valdivia exchanged calls after coming to Jeonnam.
When the first game of the 2023 season was decided to be an away game in Jeonnam, Andrigo called Valdivia again. Andrigo laughed, “I didn’t mean to kill Valdivia.” 스포츠토토
“It’s a really different feeling to meet again in Korea after meeting 10 years ago in the youth team. I’m even more happy in the sense that we’re making something of our own history,” he said. “The style of Valdivia is really aggressive. But Korean soccer is “I think I probably won’t man-mark Valdivia because I do a lot of build-up from behind. That’s kind of lucky.”
However, Valdivia said at the K-League media camp held in Gwangyang the day before, “I will tackle Andrigo.” When I told him about it, Andrigo laughed again. Andrigo said, “I’m physically better than Valvidia.” will go,” he said.
Meanwhile, Andrigo left a message that he hoped not only Valdivia but also many Brazilian players would play in the K-League. Andrigo said, “This year, not only players but also many coaches come to Korea to work. It will be hard to adapt, but I believe that our Brazilian players can adapt more quickly. In my case, I love Korean culture very much. He said he hoped that Brazilian players like him would challenge themselves in the K-League.