"If we work hard we can win promotion": Edinho Interview

Heading into Round 9 of the 2021 K League 2 campaign, Daejeon Hana Citizen sit top of the table. But, to stay there, the Purples' Brazilian ace believes that more hard work is needed. 

Francisco Edson Moreira da Silva, or "Edinho", arrived in K League in the summer of 2020, signing for Daejeon Hana Citizen on loan from Clube Atlético Mineiro in Brazil's top flight. Edinho was a regular in the team after signing prior to Round 14 and eventually recorded his first assist in a defeat to Seoul E-Land in Round 20. 

But, to talk about the season so far and Daejeon's chances of promotion, Edinho sat down with Paul Neat for an exclusive interview.

First of all, from the team’s perspective, how would you access the season so far?

"The team has had good games but for sure we lack something. We have to work hard, to be more confident. We lost our last game but we have two important games coming up this week - we have to work hard and to get the results in these two games."

On a personal level, you are the team’s top scorer, how would you assess your contributions so far this season?

"I have started very well, I think with some goals and assists. But I can't play now because of the head coach's choice, but I have to work hard and be more confident to be a better player. I believe that if I work hard, I will perform better than now."

What were your first impressions of K League?

"First of all, it is completely different from football in Brazil. Both leagues have quality, but Korean football is very fast and powerful and faster than Brazil."

Full interview available on KLeague.com