Portuguese International Nelson Oliveira claims he is delighted to be back on the score sheet and claimed that scoring goals boosted his confidence.
The striker graduated from the famed Benfica academy but initially found his chances limited at Estadio da Luz. The presence of luminaries such as http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Javier-Saviola-c18090, prompted coaches to farm him out on loan to Rio Ave firstly and then later
to Pacos de http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ferreira-c13712.
However http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jorge-c19120 Jesus chose to keep the forward in his squad for the season and has been reaping the benefits, as he has scored 2 times in 6 appearances for the Reds, with his latest goal coming against Maritimo in the League Cup yesterday.
Although the game will be more remembered for Rodrigo’s brace, credit must also be given to Nelson Oliveira who has taken his chances with both hands whenever he has been on the pitch.
Being down the pecking order in Lisbon takes its toll on a player’s morale but the 20-year-old claims that is countered by the excitement of finding the back of the net.
Speaking to reporters, the attacker said that goals gave him a lot of confidence and further asserted the manager’s decision to play him up-front.
“Goals bring confidence but I have always trusted and believed in my value. With goals everything becomes much easier and the morale goes up.”
The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/SC-Braga-c40460 man also piled praise on Jorge Jesus and said that under the tactician’s tutelage he would surely develop into an even better player.
"He trusts me. I know I still have a lot to learn but I'm here to learn every day and he is the right person to help me improve my game,” Nelson Oliveira was quoted as saying.
Although scoring goals in his last few outings, Oliveira is still quite low on the food chain at the helm. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rodrigo-c31437 and Oscar Cardozo are considered to be the main front-men and the Seleccao International will have to find the back of the net with even more
consistency if he is to overtake them as a first choice starter.
However given that he receives limited game time, the task is quite difficult if not impossible.
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