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Sylvinho Upset About Wayne Bridge's Injury But Ready To Step Up For Manchester City
Deputy left-back concerned about team-mate's wellbeing…
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Dec 9, 2009 6:02:27 PM
Manchester City defender Sylvinho could be set for a run in the first team following the news today that Wayne Bridge will be out of action for up to eight weeks with a knee injury.
But the Brazilian is not celebrating the fact. He is more concerned about his team-mate's wellbeing and recovery.
"First of all, when you have somebody who is injured, the whole team is upset," he told his club's official website.
"It doesn't matter if it's Wayne Bridge or someone else who plays in my position. We all want the best for each other, but this is where having a big squad helps.
"Of course, if an opportunity comes along I will look to take it and it's very important we have everybody fit for every single game in case you are called upon. That's what I try to do each week – be prepared."
Sylvinho may well deputise for Bridge at Bolton Wanderers this weekend. The Brazilian remembers the Reebok as a tough place to visit from his previous time in the Premier League with Arsenal.
"Every single game in the Premier League is hard and Bolton will be fighting hard and it won't be easy," he added.
"But I think we've got a lot of excellent technical players, backed up by a physical presence of our own and I think if you can match playing football with great spirit, you can have the edge over most teams in the Premier League."
The player is also relieved that his family is now settling into life in Manchester after his summer move from Barcelona.
"It's been a terrific few months, but people close to me know that I have been worried about my family and how they would settle in Manchester," he explained.
"My daughter was born in Spain and is only seven years old and was learning Spanish and Catalan while I was at Barcelona and doing really well.
But the Brazilian is not celebrating the fact. He is more concerned about his team-mate's wellbeing and recovery.
"First of all, when you have somebody who is injured, the whole team is upset," he told his club's official website.
"It doesn't matter if it's Wayne Bridge or someone else who plays in my position. We all want the best for each other, but this is where having a big squad helps.
"Of course, if an opportunity comes along I will look to take it and it's very important we have everybody fit for every single game in case you are called upon. That's what I try to do each week – be prepared."
Sylvinho may well deputise for Bridge at Bolton Wanderers this weekend. The Brazilian remembers the Reebok as a tough place to visit from his previous time in the Premier League with Arsenal.
"Every single game in the Premier League is hard and Bolton will be fighting hard and it won't be easy," he added.
"But I think we've got a lot of excellent technical players, backed up by a physical presence of our own and I think if you can match playing football with great spirit, you can have the edge over most teams in the Premier League."
The player is also relieved that his family is now settling into life in Manchester after his summer move from Barcelona.
"It's been a terrific few months, but people close to me know that I have been worried about my family and how they would settle in Manchester," he explained.
"My daughter was born in Spain and is only seven years old and was learning Spanish and Catalan while I was at Barcelona and doing really well.
"Then, suddenly, I had to make a decision to move to England and I was particularly worried about her – but I shouldn't have been. She is amazing and she has never complained once about leaving Spain, her school and her friends.
"She has settled in so well that I should have known better. She doesn't miss Barcelona and is very settled in Manchester, making new friends and in a few weeks' time, her English is going to be much better than mine!"
Zack Wilson, Goal.com UK
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