Gedson Fernandes: Fatih Terim was like a father to me

Portuguese footballer Gedson Fernandes, who wears the Spartak Moscow shirt, spoke to the club's channel. About Fatih Terim, who was his coach during his time at Galatasaray, he said: "He was like a father to me."

Fernandes also named the people who influenced him most. He said Jorge Jesus taught him a great deal tactically, while Jose Mourinho changed his way of thinking and his view of football. He explained that the most important thing he learned from Mourinho was the idea that the team comes above everything and that winning is the real measure.

Recalling that he fought to keep Rizespor in the league, the player said that every point was worth its weight in gold at that time. When asked about the pressure that came with his transfer to Spartak, he answered by pointing out that he had played in Turkey in matches with 30,000 to 40,000 people in the stands.

Fernandes also revealed that he does not really enjoy watching football. He said that after his career ends, he will not follow football for a long time, and that in the early years he wants to devote his time to his family.