Can you tell us about the goal itself? It’s becoming a bit of a trademark of yours with the quick feet, getting yourself into a little bit of space and then sending the goalkeeper the wrong way. Is it all about instinct or do you work on that?
I think it’s the kind of player I am. [When] I was a kid I played further back on the pitch, I was like a midfielder and I always did these runs with the ball. But now this doesn’t happen as often because obviously I play as a striker now. But every time I have that opportunity to face the game, I think I still do that. [Against Everton], I recovered the ball because the ball was with their midfielder, Lucho [Luis Diaz] was there and could give me [the ball] and you just take it as it is. The No.6 was coming, so I tried to go past him. I learned in the first half when I had a similar chance and I thought I should have just kept on dribbling instead of shooting, and that’s what I did in the second half. Fortunately for me and for the team, it was a goal.
How big a moment was it for you personally? This season has possibly been a bit frustrating for you…
I remember when I came back from one of my injuries against Fulham as well, that goal was really important. I think I scored quite a few important goals this season and that’s always what I try to do. Obviously this season in general is not what we want, like you said, with a few setbacks. But every time I’m on the pitch, I try to help the team. We all know that players aren’t always in their best shape in terms of numbers. But in terms of effort, I think I’ve always been the same every time I’m on the pitch.