Savinho hoping for same again in Foxes clash | OneFootball

Savinho says he is hoping for a similar experience against Leicester on Wednesday evening as he had earlier in the season at the King Power Stadium.

On that occasion, the young Brazilian scored his first City goal and set up a decisive second late on as the Blues beat the Foxes 2-0.

Now, with crucial Champions League qualification points at stake, Savinho is aiming for a similar outcome in the return fixture at the Etihad.

“I was really happy with my goal against Leicester last time, especially the first half [performance],” said Savinho.

“I scored and assisted, my first goal for Manchester City and for my daughter too, so I was ecstatic.

“But that’s in the past now – now we have them at the Etihad. Hopefully I can give everything on the pitch again and it goes like last time!”

“Qualifying for the Champions League next season is our objective now.

“We have to qualify for the fans, because this hasn’t been a great season. So we have to give our all for these nine remaining games to qualify.

“That’s the goal for the players and the coaching staff too.”

Savinho missed Sunday’s 2-1 FA Cup win over Bournemouth following the birth of his first child on Friday.

The 20-year-old kept tabs on his team-mates despite his absence and now is thrilled at the prospect of playing at Wembley for what will be the second occasion.

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“Yes, I made my debut at Wembley with Brazil and I I was buzzing for my teammates [on Sunday], they played a great game,” he said.

“It was a difficult match; it always is when you play there [the Vitality Stadium] as we all know.

“We’re happy to have qualified for the semi-finals and to play at Wembley again, which is such a beautiful stadium. I spoke to the lads – it was a difficult game that we won on Sunday.

“A really tough game away from home, in a stadium where the fans are right on top of you.

“Bournemouth are a team that are always putting you under pressure, always on the front foot. So we’re happy to have got through to the semi-finals.”

Our versatile winger has also spoken of the support and welcome he has had since joining City in the summer.

He has praised Pep Guardiola for his guidance, and his team-mates for their unwavering help whenever he has needed it.

“Pep has helped me a lot,” he said.

“He always tells me not to change my personality of playing on the front foot, of always trying, if I make a mistake to try again. He speaks to all of the players like this, giving them confidence.

“It’s difficult when you make mistakes in the game, you end up losing your confidence. But he gives me a lot of confidence when I’m involved in a goal, make a pass or complete a dribble, he always motivates me. I’m so grateful for his support.

“And it wasn’t hard to make good relationships with the other players in the team. They are top players who have won everything and still want to win. It was very easy to make that connection with them, and they really encouraged me when I arrived.

“They brought me into the group, they spoke to me a lot. Ederson, Matheus, Ruben, Bernardo… they all helped me a lot when I arrived here.

“The lads gave me a lot of confidence, Pep and the coaching staff too. I’m learning a lot with Pep, my teammates, the League in general.

“I’m really happy to be here in the Premier League – and I hope to be here for many years to come playing for Manchester City.”