Luis Muriel faced possibly the toughest part of his career so far in signing for Sevilla FC, especially with the 2018 Russia World Cup right around the corner. Muriel doesn't appear to be buckling under the pressure but, instead, is convinced of his potential to do well in Nervión: "I am very happy here, to have arrived at this club...On a personal level, adapting in recent months hasn't been easy. It hasn't been easy coming into the team, but I am happy with the matches I have played so far and with the goals I have scored because I am certain there are more to come", he said during an interview with Sevilla FC press.
A lot has been said about his physical condition, but the player does not come across as worried and puts it all down to continuity: "I haven't had any problems with my physical condition. Obviously after not having played certain matches, when I have had the opportunity to get back on the pitch the lack of continuity has cost me a little. I don't believe that it's something that affects just me, it affects all players that don't have continuity...I am happy with my work and with what I contribute to the team. Of course, with adjustments to continuity things could be a lot better for me. When I've got the right balance and continuity in matches, my performance will improve. It's a matter of time, I am my own biggest fan and I want to see myself do well".
"When I've got the right balance and continuity in matches, my performance will improve. I am my own biggest fan and I want to see myself do well". "
Up until the current international break, Muriel has scored only 3 goals despite many opportunities having presented themselves to the player. With regards to this statistic, he is self-critical - although he assures that he will score more with more self-conviction: "I think that I lack that certain confidence you get from playing and scoring, its fundamental for me to come face to face with the goal. I believe that that's what I'm missing, that confidence in front of the goal and knowing you're going to score...All of a sudden there is the pressure to score a goal and to perform with so many outside pressures. These expectations have caused me to fail at times I wouldn't normally fail".