"I'm a better footballer" - Wolves' Rodrigo Gomes on his development in England
Rodrigo Gomes believes he is a 'better footballer' than he was a year ago as he lives his 'dream' of playing for Wolves.
The 22-year-old had a solid first season in the Premier League as a squad player, but is now fighting for more opportunities as a wing-back in Vitor Pereira's system.
As he continues his development, Gomes has full faith in his ability and insists he is only getting better.
"I think it was a very good season for me to improve, for me to know how I need to play, because this is the best league in the world," Gomes said.
"It's a very difficult league, it was a year for me to adapt myself to this league, to England.
"Now I'm more ready than before, so I'm trying to do my best, to give my best to the team, to help with assists and goals.
"I think I'm a better footballer than I was a year ago.
"That's why I practice every day to try to improve myself.
"But in terms of me as a person, it's the same. I'm the same kid, happy kid, living a dream to be here.
"In terms of football, I think I'm better. I know more about how to play here.
"It's normal because it's my second season, so I think I'm better."
Head coach Pereira has been very complimentary of Gomes in the past, but has insisted he will need to force his way in as a wing-back in his formation.
Gomes currently faces competition with Hugo Bueno and Ki-Jana Hoever, while Wolves are also looking to sign players on both flanks this summer.
Heading into his second season in England, Gomes is keen to add more numbers to his game, as he praises Pereira for his methods.
"It's perfect, since he came in, things have changed," Gomes said of the head coach.
"We started to improve our game, he's a very good manager. I think he's doing an amazing job.
"I think this season is going to be very good for us. I hope so.
"I want a peaceful season, not fighting relegation, nobody wants that.
"We are working a lot to do a very good season.
"I think a good season for me is to try to play more, try to score more goals and give more assists.
"Be more consistent and play more. I think it's that.
"Try to help the team to achieve the wins and give goals and assists."
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