Ahead of Saturday's Champions League final he said of his coach: He's done everything for me. He's always given me confidence, and scolded me when I've needed it. We've developed a really good relationship. He cares about me as much as I care about him.
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He's changed me as a player not just on the pitch, but also in the way I think about coaching and development. He says that humility is my greatest virtue, because I always listen to others.
"When I score a goal in a game, I always want my teammates to score as well, so I'm in a better position. I'm not moved by vanity, to play with the best players, the big stars. Every day he teaches me more on and off the field."