The Inhibition Of Arthur Cabral's Desire To Follow In Adriano's Footsteps In The Italian League

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JAKARTA - Before making his debut with Fiorentina in the Italian League Serie A, new La Viola player Arthur Cabral expressed his desire to follow in the footsteps of the famous former Brazilian striker, Adriano. However, the striker had to suppress his desire deeply because Fiorentina were massacred by Lazio at the weekend.

Quoted from football-italy, Monday, Arthur Cabral claimed to have the same characteristics as Adriano, who is physically strong and moves around the penalty area. Yes, football lovers know, Adrian had become a byword among the Italian League public in the mid 2000s.

"I am strong physically, play as a striker and like to move around the penalty area. I have similar characteristics to Adriano, and I hope to repeat what he did in Italy," said Cabral.

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Adriano has defended several big Italian clubs, including Inter Milan, Fiorentina, Parma and AS Roma. However, the 39-year-old former player really shone when defending the Nerazzuri by making 177 appearances with 74 goals.

He admits adapting to Italian football is a big challenge, but he will try to learn more from what the coach wants in each training session.

"I have prepared my whole life for this moment. I am ready to wear a shirt that is historic, important and symbolic," said Cabral.

"I know adapting to Italian football is a big challenge, but I will try to learn more from what the coach wants me to do in every training session."

In the January transfer window, Fiorentina got striker Arthur Cabral, who was recruited by Fiorentina from FC Basel in the January transfer window. He is projected as a replacement for Dusan Vlahovic who anchored to Juventus.

Fiorentina had to spend 16.5 million euros, or around Rp. 266 billion, including an additional to secure the services of Arthur Cabral.

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Previously, Arthur Cabral came to FC Basel from Palmeiras in July 2020. He made 106 appearances with 65 goals and 17 assists in various competitions.

Unfortunately, the striker's determination and ambition to follow in Adriano's footsteps was slightly hampered. In their debut in Serie A against Lazio, Fiorentina slaughtered three goals without reply at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. Playing 76 minutes, Cabral failed to find the ball and was replaced by Krzysztof Piatek.