Cristian Fabbiani, coach of Keylor Navas at Newell took advantage of the day after winning against Boca Juniors. The Lepra coach was interviewed by ESPN, where he shared his thoughts and downplayed the praise directed at the Costa Rican goalkeeper.
When asked about Navas, Fabbiani expressed his surprise at the goalkeeper’s demeanor.
«He has an abnormal humility. For everything he has achieved, I’ve never seen a player so humble… and then, he’s a beautiful crazy,» he said with a smile.
Cristian illustrated Navas’s personality with a situation:
«If you know him, you’d want him as your daughter’s boyfriend. That says it all,» he remarked.
After his praise for the Falcon, Newell’s coach seized the opportunity to send a direct message to Lionel Messi, the captain of the Argentine national team, acknowledging him as a Lepra fan.
HAS BEEN: The unprecedented images of the prison where Keylor Navas stopped and directed the world to Newell – Boca Juniors
In the football environment, there is speculation about Messi’s potential return to Newell, as the star played in the club’s youth divisions.
«I want Messi to come. In four months, as soon as I ask him. He could make a great duo with Ever (Banega),» he said.
Fabbiani also had remarks for Boca’s coach Fernando Gago, acknowledging Newell’s superiority in the 2-0 victory.
«I hate when they don’t accept that the opponent is better. Yesterday we played a perfect match, we played as we wanted. Gago hasn’t accepted this, just like several other coaches before him have apologized and eliminated me.
HAS BEEN: The unprecedented images of the prison where Keylor Navas stopped and directed the world to Newell – Boca Juniors
Keylor Navas and Newell will face Kimberley this Thursday at 6:10 PM for the Copa Argentina, and on Monday at 6:00 PM against Tigre for the local tournament.
