Gabriel Suazo plays through injury in crucial Sevilla win, feels 'at home' amid relegation fight
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Chilean footballer Gabriel Suazo played through a shoulder injury in Sevilla's crucial win against Espanyol, vital for their La Liga survival.
- Suazo emphasized his commitment to the team, stating he felt he had "arrived home" and that his career is built on never giving up.
- The victory is a significant step towards securing Sevilla's permanence in the top flight, drawing on past experiences of fighting relegation.
Sevilla's hard-fought victory over Espanyol, a result critical for their fight against relegation, saw Chilean international Gabriel Suazo play a pivotal role despite battling a persistent shoulder injury. Suazo, who started the match, revealed after the game that the discomfort had been bothering him for several weeks, but his commitment to the team's cause was unwavering. "At one point, it didn't even cross my mind to come off; we tried to do everything possible so I could continue," Suazo stated, underscoring his dedication to helping Sevilla secure a vital three points.
En un momento ni siquiera se me pasรณ por la mente salir, intentamos hacer lo posible para que pudiera continuar. Vengo con esta molestia desde hace varias fechas, pero aquรญ estamos para poder ayudar y contribuir en el momento que te toque y en las. las situaciones que te toque
Suazo's reflection on his adaptation to Sevilla was particularly poignant. He expressed a deep sense of belonging, stating, "They say never give up. That is the motto, and when I arrived here, the first thing I read was that, and I knew I had arrived home." This sentiment highlights the emotional investment he has in the club and his alignment with its fighting spirit. He sees his own career trajectory, built on perseverance, as mirroring the club's current struggle for survival in La Liga. His words resonate with the Andalusian club's ethos, emphasizing character and maximum effort above all else.
Hoy creo que hemos sido muy valientes para poder sacar esto adelante, todos como equipo. Gracias a nuestra hinchada que nos ha apoyado hasta lo รบltimo
Drawing parallels to his experience fighting relegation with Colo-Colo in Chile, Suazo acknowledged the immense pressure but also the strength derived from the fans' support. He believes that these high-stakes situations reveal true character, a quality he sees his teammates demonstrating. This victory, fueled by courage and a never-give-up attitude, is a crucial step in Sevilla's quest to remain in Spain's top division. For Suazo and the club, this fight is not just about football; it's about resilience, identity, and the unwavering support of their passionate fanbase.
Dicen que nunca se rinde. Ese es el lema y, cuando lleguรฉ acรก, lo primero que leรญa era eso y sabรญa que lleguรฉ a mi casa. Mi carrera futbolรญstica se ha basado en ese lema y estoy acรก para poder representar a esta instituciรณn, jugando bien, mal o regular dentro de la cancha, pero entregando todo al mรกximo. Creo que estamos todos en esa misma senda
Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.