Leipzig (dpa) – Despite the difficult start, striker André Silva has not regretted the move from Eintracht Frankfurt to RB Leipzig.
“There is still no doubt that it was the right step, even if the first few months didn’t go as we all hoped,” the Portuguese told the “kicker”. The pressure from the high expectations was not a burden. “It’s a normal process in football for expectations to rise with success. These don’t just come from outside. I expect more and more from myself too, I don’t set myself any limits.”
Silva moved from Frankfurt to Saxony in the summer with the recommendation of 28 goals and ten assists and then had a hard time under Leipzig’s ex-coach Jesse Marsch. Since Domenico Tedesco took charge, the 26-year-old, who now has eight goals in 20 games, has been doing better. “We have the ball more often now, so we’re more compact and fresher, which means we have more time for our attacks. All the players have improved, including me. I get the ball more often now and more opportunities in areas where I can be dangerous.” , said Silva before the Bundesliga duel with FC Bayern Munich on Saturday (6:30 p.m.).