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> [In my country, they used to call players who play in my position a defensive midfielder, but it is not defensive.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/fernandinho/in-my-country-they-used-to-call-players-who-play-in-my-position-a/)

[Fernandinho](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/fernandinho/)

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## More by Fernandinho

> [One of the positive things about Pep is that he is so close with his staff - they support him in every situation, and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/fernandinho/one-of-the-positive-things-about-pep-is-that-he-is-so-close-with-his/)

[Fernandinho](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/fernandinho/)

> [When I was young, I would drive so fast. Now I see it a different way.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/fernandinho/when-i-was-young-i-would-drive-so-fast-now-i-see-it-a-different-way/)

[Fernandinho](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/fernandinho/)

> [It is always good when you play away because the fans support their team, and it gives you more motivation to play well.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/fernandinho/it-is-always-good-when-you-play-away-because-the-fans-support-their/)

[Fernandinho](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/fernandinho/)

> [Pellegrini is always calm; if you have problems, he will try to resolve it.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/fernandinho/pellegrini-is-always-calm-if-you-have-problems-he-will-try-to-resolve/)

[Fernandinho](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/fernandinho/)

> [It is not easy to play two games, travel, and keep the same performance in 48 hours.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/fernandinho/it-is-not-easy-to-play-two-games-travel-and-keep-the-same-performance/)

[Fernandinho](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/fernandinho/)

> [I learned not to fight against the many bad things in football and try to always battle through injuries. That's one of the most…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/fernandinho/i-learned-not-to-fight-against-the-many-bad-things-in-football-and/)

[Fernandinho](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/fernandinho/)

> [Manaus has got nothing in relation to Brazilian football history.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/fernandinho/manaus-has-got-nothing-in-relation-to-brazilian-football-history/)

[Fernandinho](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/fernandinho/)

> [I was in Donetsk for eight years. I was happy there. I won six titles. I knew everyone, and I was a big part…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/fernandinho/i-was-in-donetsk-for-eight-years-i-was-happy-there-i-won-six-titles-i/)

[Fernandinho](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/fernandinho/)

> [Most of the players can get injured, small ones and big ones. But when you get the small ones, you have to fight against…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/fernandinho/most-of-the-players-can-get-injured-small-ones-and-big-ones-but-when/)

[Fernandinho](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/fernandinho/)

> [When you're a child, you watch Brazil on TV and feel that desire to be a national team player, so when you get here,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/fernandinho/when-you-re-a-child-you-watch-brazil-on-tv-and-feel-that-desire-to-be/)

[Fernandinho](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/fernandinho/)

> [I watched Romario when I was young, and he was one of my idols.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/fernandinho/i-watched-romario-when-i-was-young-and-he-was-one-of-my-idols/)

[Fernandinho](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/fernandinho/)

> [I was so happy to finish my first season in England with two trophies.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/fernandinho/i-was-so-happy-to-finish-my-first-season-in-england-with-two-trophies/)

[Fernandinho](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/fernandinho/)

> [No matter how great a squad is, a competition like the Champions League is not easily won.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/fernandinho/no-matter-how-great-a-squad-is-a-competition-like-the-champions/)

[Fernandinho](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/fernandinho/)

> [There are a lot of people in England with good football knowledge.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/fernandinho/there-are-a-lot-of-people-in-england-with-good-football-knowledge/)

[Fernandinho](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/fernandinho/)

> [Whoever wants to be champions has to be able to attack and defend.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/fernandinho/whoever-wants-to-be-champions-has-to-be-able-to-attack-and-defend/)

[Fernandinho](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/fernandinho/)

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