Luis Figo remains one of the most legendary figures in modern football and was even a FIFA presidential candidate in 2015, but when speaking about his fellow countryman, Joao Felix, he admitted that it's must easier to get performances out of the forward when utilising him in his right position.
Felix has found life under Diego Simeone especially difficult since arriving at Atletico Madrid, although he does look to be improving all the time.
"Joao has immense quality, logically it depends on the interest of the team and the coach decides," Figo admitted in an interview with EFE.
"It's much easier to get performances out of Joao, I think, if he plays in his right position.
"There he can really demonstrate all his quality and technical abilities."
When asked about a further candidacy for FIFA president, Figo was rather more non-committal than in 2015.
"I don't know, simply because I don't make long-term plans," he added.
"The opportunity arose at that moment and I believed that it was the exact moment to raise all the mafia that was in the organisation.
"In the end, time proved me right, if in the near future another opportunity arises and I think it's time, why not?
Carlo Ancelotti's start to life back at Real Madrid has been mixed, although Figo believes results have been good.
"It is the beginning of a new season, he has started well in terms of results," he added.
"Although in the last week things have become more negative.
"There is still a long way to go before we know what will happen."
BasilAlangadan
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shut up..he's good .he should leave that defensive club..
that same defensive club brig out the best from... where should I start.... Torres, Aguero, Falcao, Costa etc....
Marshalnoob
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Have you heard the name Roberto Firmino? If not ask Liverpool fans how crucial he was for them in 2017-2020, their dominant era. Firmino don't score much, don't assist much, but his positioning as a false 9 striker helped his team to score goals. He releases Mane and Salah on the wings drawing the defenders away from them. Just like Benzema used to do during BBC days. You have no idea how football work, how strategies work, how each teams work.
how much is Felix π 100 millions + .....thats why I called him overrated
kg-4991
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then what is the role of striker π
Have you heard the name Roberto Firmino? If not ask Liverpool fans how crucial he was for them in 2017-2020, their dominant era. Firmino don't score much, don't assist much, but his positioning as a false 9 striker helped his team to score goals. He releases Mane and Salah on the wings drawing the defenders away from them. Just like Benzema used to do during BBC days. You have no idea how football work, how strategies work, how each teams work.
Marshalnoob
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If all you see in a football game is goals and assist, you really have no idea on what is football
then what is the role of striker π
kg-4991
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no need to score πππ no need to assist... what is he doing π
If all you see in a football game is goals and assist, you really have no idea on what is football
Marshalnoob
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If scoring is all there is ronaldo is better than Messi so no need to bring goals into this
no need to score πππ no need to assist... what is he doing π
Piybcltz
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thank u figo legend u are and agree with ur opinion on this joao felix hes amasing defo needs to be played at the right position he is so blood amazing this kid runs with the ball like the ball is stuck on his foot hes fucking hard dribbling passing creativity amazing out standing player yh he ain't reached his form yet but he is a mad player ATM lucky to have him even I want him the the premiership not gona lie
Penaltea
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how many did he score this year π
If scoring is all there is ronaldo is better than Messi so no need to bring goals into this
wicabms
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what's common between joao felix and a DOGSHIT π©π© BOTH STINKS[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Didnβt Joao and his dogshit club win the league against your team?
rohithirapur
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what's common between joao felix and a DOGSHIT π©π© BOTH STINKS[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
shut up..he's good .he should leave that defensive club..
Marshalnoob
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Yeah right, he was dancing around barca defense with ease. All they could do is foul himπ
how many did he score this year π
Rozadeirsy
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jao Felix is highly overrated
Yeah right, he was dancing around barca defense with ease. All they could do is foul himπ
Marshalnoob
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jao Felix is highly overrated
lented
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Moving to ATM wasn't good...but el choco will find the best out of him
Madridistass
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legend, respect
_RealMadridonly_
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what's common between joao felix and a DOGSHIT π©π© BOTH STINKS[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]