Marquinhos, the Brazilian defender of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), has revealed some interesting information about the election of the team’s captain. In a recent statement, Marquinhos said he was delighted and honored to wear the captain’s armband.
After PSG’s resounding win over Olympique Lyonnais on Matchday 4 of Ligue 1, Marquinhos expressed his delight at being chosen by his teammates for this leadership role. “The armband? It has a special flavor. When your teammates choose you as team captain, it means a lot,” he said. This recognition from his peers is a mark of trust and esteem for him.
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Marquinhos: Captain by duty, not for the cameras
Marquinhos also pointed out that his exemplary spirit and dedication to his teammates were the determining factors in his selection. “Everything I do, I don’t do it for the cameras, it’s for my teammates, it’s for the club, to lead it in the right direction. We make mistakes like everyone else but we don’t hide, we continue to move forward, to work together for the club,” he explained. He further added that being chosen captain by his teammates was a source of extra pride and motivation for him.
Apart from talking about the captaincy election, Marquinhos also heaped praise on PSG coach Luis Enrique. He highlighted the implementation of a new playing philosophy under the Spanish coach, which promotes a more aggressive style of play and provides fun for the players. Marquinhos expressed his enthusiasm for the evolution of the team and its adaptation to the coach’s vision.
