Almeida: “I’m used to seeing people smiling”

Hugo Almeida is planning to cause a stir at Euro 2008
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Saturday, 31.05.2008 / 13:13

Yesterday Werder striker Hugo Almeida told us about how he started in football and about the idols he had as a kid. In the second part of his interview with werder.de, the Portuguese international discussed a number of topics including similarities between Werder Bremen and Portugal’s national team.

Yesterday Werder striker Hugo Almeida told us about how he started in football and about the idols he had as a kid. In the second part of his interview with werder.de, the Portuguese international discussed a number of topics including similarities between Werder Bremen and Portugal’s national team.

 

Werder.de: Are there similarities between the playing philosophies at Werder Bremen and in the Portuguese national team?

 

Hugo Almeida: “Both teams have massive potential going forward but the German game is more about power and speed. In Portugal the game has a more technical emphasis.”

 

What has been the biggest adjustment you have had to make away from the football pitch?

 

Hugo Almeida: “There are some differences between Germany and Portugal. Here for example, everything is very well organised and that’s something I like. On the other hand, the people in Germany are often quite reserved. The Portuguese are more open and cheery. I’m used to seeing people smiling in the street but I still enjoy being in Bremen.”

 

You had a number of injuries to deal with throughout the season and, particularly in the second half of the season, you have had to be very patient waiting for the goals to come. How did you get through that period?

 

Hugo Almeida: “You have to believe in yourself and in the qualities that you possess but also have the will to learn from such a period. My family always helped me through tough times. We talk things through a lot and they help cheer me up. My family is a very important support system for me.”

 

The hard work paid off in the end. Portugal’s national coach Luiz Felipe Scoilari included you in his squad for the European Championships.

 

Hugo Almeida: “I am so happy to be able to play for Portugal in the European Championships. To be considered one of your countries best 23 players is something very special. To add to that there is the fact that this is the first time for me at such a big tournament. I just hope it works out well for me, and particularly for the team.”

 

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