Alex Telles is settling in well at Porto. The ex-pupil of Roberto Mancini is trying to redeem himself after his complicated season with Inter, and has been lifted by the satisfaction of eliminating Roma from the Champions League. A rebirth:
"I'm doing very well here," - La Gazzetta dello Sport reads - "The club conveys a winning philosophy, it's understandable why they've had such great players. In Italia you train for every opponent. To get better here, it starts with us. The football is faster and more wide open. Champions? We eliminated the Roma of Juan Jesus (his friend at Inter), unfortunately you can't choose your opponent, we knew it was going to be tough. The first match, after the tie, went well. Then, in the return match, the two Roma red cards helped us, but we played a great game: scoring 3 goals at the Olimpico is never easy."
Juventus and Napoli could be their opponents in the next round: "We're ready for an Italian team, we have no fear. Who do I miss from Inter? Felipe Melo and Juan Jesus, they have always been my friends, they helped me a lot at Inter. Last year, after the first half of the season there was a mental blackout. The Serie A requires a continuous concentration. If a teammate doesn't have what it takes mentally, it affects the team. And even the simplest things become difficult."
Telles in the Azzurri? Why not... : "It's true. I'm Brazillian, but with Italian great-grandparents, I feel Italian. I'm available, but I have to think about doing a good job here at Porto. If I do well here, something could arrive."
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