Lo Celso: The desire to play in the World Cup has always been there, Di Maria has always been my idol

August 12th In an interview with the Argentine media "National", Betis midfielder Lo Celso talked about his career in Europe and the World Cup.

Talk about leaving my hometown at the age of 20 to join Paris

"I am very lucky to be able to play for my club Central Team in my city Rosario. There are very few experiences like this, not everyone has such an opportunity. My friends can come to see me play football without having to travel far... Do you know how wonderful this is? I don't have to leave my hometown, nor live in the dormitory... I am very lucky, and I also delayed for a long time to leave there."

Talk about to turn 10 years into Europe

"Time flies, and I am now a veteran in the team. It's my turn to welcome the new compatriots. We have had a lot of things to talk about, try to give him some advice, help him at any time, make him feel at ease and happy, and adapt to life here faster. We have all experienced this process, hoping to help him better control his anxiety. After nine seasons of training in the European arena, it's my turn now To share experience, the most important thing for me is to enjoy this journey. Career is fleeting, and every step of the journey, every training and every game is crucial. "

Talk about Betis coach Pellegrini

"Every coach has his own characteristics. Pellegrini is a coach who can bring you great peace. He gives players a lot of freedom and encourages you to play the side you are best at. For a possessive For someone with such rich experience and many achievements in different leagues and countries, the key is team management. When a team is well managed, the atmosphere is good and the field is good, it can be achieved, and Pellegrini knows this. We are very satisfied with him, and the clubs and fans can feel it. We have had several excellent seasons at Betis, and hopefully the new season will be better. "

What is the charm of Betis? Why do many players yearn for going back there?

"Betis is a passionate club, and everything he goes through here is rarely experienced elsewhere. The fans here love football and always support the team. There is something special about Betis that is hard to describe in words. Since leaving in 2019, I have known that I will be back one day. I think almost all players will feel this way. It's like a big family, always making people feel at home, and it feels wonderful."

Talking about the ultimate goal of next season is the World Cup

"This is indeed a topic that has been coming to mind lately. Every player knows when he starts this season, the ultimate goal is the World Cup. But at the same time, we also It is clear that there are still many games during this period, so the World Cup seems to be far away. We all put it in a corner of our hearts, and in my own words, it is 'prepared'. Before that, we should focus on training hard. I have to emphasize again that enjoying the process is the most important thing. As professional players, we are already on the road to realizing our childhood dreams. In fact, we are realizing these dreams every day. We live in the things we love, which is our honor. I have dreamed of being such a person since I was a child. Now that I have realized this dream, what else can I complain about? "

Sang Pauli didn't give you a minute to the 2022 World Cup. I missed it due to injury. What will happen in 2026?

"There is a long way to go, and I'm going to do it every day. I'll keep this feeling in my heart, and that desire is always there."

Di Maria called you to go back to Rosario Central...

"Yes, that's right... Haha, now he finally fulfilled his wish: return to Central and put on his beloved club jersey again. This is something we've been talking about for years, and it makes me very happy to see him in Central because I'm a fan of Central and he's always an idol in my heart, and we're also good friends. Obviously, I've been looking forward to this moment... I have my family and friends in Rosario. No matter what time, I've been following Rosario Central and will not miss any game, and hope they're all the best."