The Lazio midfielder has stated that he is looking forward to capturing the UEFA Champions League spot with the Aquile in the upcoming season.
Hernanes has denied links with a move to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 or AC Milan, and has assured that no contact has been made by any club.
The Brazilian international is reportedly having problems settling down at the Aquile under the coaching regime of new Coach Vladimir Petkovic, and his distress has seen him linked with a move to the Catalonians and the Diavolo.
However, the Eagles playmaker has sidelined all rumours of his discomfort with the club, and stated that he has received no contact from any other outfit.
Hernanes was talking to the press following a friendly match with one of the local sides, and stressed that he is thinking about nothing other than his upcoming season with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lazio-c39775.
The former Sao http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Paulo-c29431 player went on to stress that it is important for all the Aquile players to keep their heads in the game, as they do not want to miss out on another opportunity to qualify for the next year’s UEFA Champions League.
While talking to the press, the 27-year-old said:
“I am relaxed, there has been no contact. My head is here, at Lazio, where I am very happy. Our objective is the Champions League, so we must be concentrated and careful that we don’t let it slip through our fingers again.”
Lazio’s strength has been revamped by the return of Mauro Zarate, who spent the last year on-loan to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 Milan.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Hernanes-c16150 stated that the return of the Argentinean is a great sign for the team, and insisted that his inclusion can boost the team in the upcoming season, provided the winger plays with his heart in the game.
“Zarate is a great player and if he maintains this desire then he can be very useful.”
Lazio finished their last season at fourth spot in the Serie A points table, barely missing out on the closely contested Champions League spot.
They will enter their next season with their new manager from Yugoslavia, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684 was at the helm of the Swiss outfit Sion.
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