AnsuFati returned to the field on Thursday, scoring the goal in Monaco's victory over CSKA Sofia on the second day of the Europa League group stage. The performance, his first start of the season, gave him the opportunity to compete again after a long period of absence that began on October 10, when he made his Ligue1 debut against Toulouse. The striker, who has moved from Barcelona's youth system to the French first division, expressed his satisfaction for having been back on the field and for having scored in a match of great importance.
The player spoke at a press conference before the trip to Lorient, where Monaco faces a team that leads the French table. Fati recalled the long preseason and the setbacks he suffered with minor injuries, which forced him to work intensely to return to the competitive level. “It saddened me not to be able to do what I love most, which is play football and be on the field,” he commented, adding that when he is on the field he gives everything for the team. Regarding his injuries, he stated that “it is part of football” and that he hopes to overcome the problem over time, citing examples of players who managed to balance their health and performance.
The forward also explained that his position depends on the coach's criteria and that he can play in almost any area of the attack, from number 10 to the wing. “The most important thing is to adapt and understand the game,” he said, stressing that his goal is to give his best in each game. In relation to the fight against PSG, Fati emphasized the need to win matches against teams like Lorient, who have beaten them in the past, and to maintain the title mentality throughout the season.
Regarding his future with the Spanish team, Fati stated that he is working to be called up again. “I need to train well, play well, but it doesn't just depend on me,” he said, adding that he hopes to return to the national team once his performance is more regular. Finally, the player thanked Monaco for the trust placed in him and assured that he considers the club as the best environment to continue developing and improve his game. With the season still long, Fati is preparing to face the next matches with the same determination that he showed in Sofia.