Rodney: “Martinez is constantly asking for pressure”

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In the summer of 2020, specifically on August 16, Mr Omar he was taking the plane to Istanbul. He agreed with Galata and his highly successful collaboration with him was completed Olympic.

Several players came to fill his place. Money was spent, but the Norwegian’s shoes could not fit. Until Olympiacos announced its acquisition Rodney Marcelo de Almeida. Winter of 2022…

The Brazilian, in his first half with Olympiakos, proved that he can fill Omar’s void. THE 31-year-old fullback spoke to journalists covering the preparation and declares himself ready for the new season.

“I am very satisfied. Preparation is what shows me the way for the whole year. It shows many things. I personally feel very well too I work very hard so I’ll be even better when the official games start“, emphasized Rodiney about his first preparation for the red and white team.

The next question was about philosophy of Diego Martinez.

“We are working on different things with the coach. Things always change when you change a coach. What he asks of us is the pressure. To press the opponent when he has possession of the ball. And I think we have footballers who can do that. So it’s very important to create that pressure. It’s a way that suits the players we have“, the Brazilian claimed and added about the new season:

“I always fought for a place in the teams I was in. I am certainly an experienced player, 31 years old, I have seen everything and I believe that only with training and work can I show that I deserve a place at Olympiakos. It’s all that matters. I have to look at what I do on the field through training. It is important that players who create competition have come to Olympiakos and they fight in all positions. But only with work in matches and training can I show that I deserve a place in the team».