{"id":205411,"date":"2016-11-11T11:12:05","date_gmt":"2016-11-11T10:12:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/roberto-soriano-i-m-adapting-more-by-the-day\/"},"modified":"2016-11-11T11:12:05","modified_gmt":"2016-11-11T10:12:05","slug":"roberto-soriano-i-m-adapting-more-by-the-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/en\/roberto-soriano-i-m-adapting-more-by-the-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Roberto Soriano: “I\u2019m adapting more by the day”"},"content":{"protected":false,"blocks":[{"type":"image","url":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/e450f530f076e77a275d585869d04606.jpg","alt":"HOYOYO","width":819,"height":460,"srcset":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/e450f530f076e77a275d585869d04606.jpg 819w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/e450f530f076e77a275d585869d04606.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/e450f530f076e77a275d585869d04606.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/e450f530f076e77a275d585869d04606.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/e450f530f076e77a275d585869d04606-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/e450f530f076e77a275d585869d04606-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/e450f530f076e77a275d585869d04606.jpg 1920w","sizes":"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Italian-German midfielder has been one of the LaLiga\u2019s best newcomers so far this season"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal\u2019s Italian-German attacker, Roberto Soriano, also took advantage of the international break, like his teammate V\u00edctor Ruiz, to speak with the press at the Villarreal CF Training Ground (Ciudad Deportiva). Even though his start to the season with the Submarine has been outstanding, the number 20 has still not been given the opportunity to play for his national team. \u201cTo play for Italy is a goal for me. I haven\u2019t been called up this time, but I\u2019ll take these days off to recover\u201d, he explained."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Nevertheless, the centre midfielder was quick to focus his attention on the next clash against Athletic. \u201cThey\u2019re a very tough opponent. Athletic are very strong at their stadium, but we think we\u2019ve shown that we\u2019re a great team that works very hard, both in defence and attack\u201d, he commented. \u201cOur opponents find it hard to score on us and that\u2019s down to everyone\u2019s work. We will go to Bilbao with conviction, to come away with three more points\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"In terms of his individual and the team\u2019s performance he highlighted \u201cthe quality of the group\u201d, clear to him from day one at the Submarine. \u201cRight now we\u2019re third and we want to continue like this. It will be tough, but we\u2019re prepared to keep going on this track\u201d, he confirmed. \u201cAt first it was difficult because I was playing in a different position (in Sampdoria he played as a centre midfielder or second striker), but I\u2019m adapting more and more to my teammates\u2019 movements. I\u2019m adapting more by the day. It\u2019s a new role for me, but I think it\u2019s a good thing\u201d, he added."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Soriano\u2019s goalscoring ability"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Roberto has been adding to his goalscoring account. In his last year in Italy he scored 8 goals in the league, which is not bad at all as he played most matches in centre midfield. Fran Escrib\u00e1 admitted that he has asked him to get forward more, shoot more and focus more on finishing. As of now, he has 3 goals and 3 assists from 11 matches. Not bad at all. \u201cI don\u2019t care if I score or not. The most important thing is that the tream is doing well. I just try to do the best that I can, both in defence and attack. I\u2019m getting on very well with my teammates\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"About shooting from long range, a hot topic lately thanks to great goals from Trigueros and Soriano himself against Real Betis, he finished by saying the team \u201chas the ability to shoot very well from far out. You can\u2019t always shoot from inside the box and it\u2019s a good option\u201d."},{"type":"link","url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vePAHpcOfZo","text":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vePAHpcOfZo","target":"_blank"}],"structured":{"summary":{"text":"The Italian-German midfielder has been one of the LaLiga\u2019s best newcomers so far this season Villarreal\u2019s Italian-German attacker, Roberto Soriano, also took advantage of the international break, like his teammate V\u00edctor Ruiz, to speak with the press at the Villarreal CF Training Ground (Ciudad Deportiva). Even though his start to the season with the Submarine has been outstanding, the number 20 has still not been given the opportunity to play for his national team. \u201cTo play for Italy is a goal for me. I haven\u2019t been called up this time, but I\u2019ll take these days off to recover\u201d, he explained. Nevertheless, the centre midfielder was quick to focus his attention on the next clash against Athletic. \u201cThey\u2019re a very tough opponent. Athletic are very strong at their stadium, but we think we\u2019ve shown that we\u2019re a great team that works very hard, both in defence and attack\u201d, he commented. \u201cOur opponents find it hard to score on us and that\u2019s down to everyone\u2019s work. We will go to Bilbao with conviction, to come away with three more points\u201d. In terms of his individual and the team\u2019s performance he highlighted \u201cthe quality of the group\u201d, clear to him from day one at the Submarine. \u201cRight now we\u2019re third and we want to continue like this. It will be tough, but we\u2019re prepared to keep going on this track\u201d, he confirmed. \u201cAt first it was difficult because I was playing in a different position (in Sampdoria he played as a centre midfielder or second striker), but I\u2019m adapting more and more to my teammates\u2019 movements. I\u2019m adapting more by the day. It\u2019s a new role for me, but I think it\u2019s a good thing\u201d, he added. Soriano\u2019s goalscoring ability Roberto has been adding to his goalscoring account. In his last year in Italy he scored 8 goals in the league, which is not bad at all as he played most matches in centre midfield. Fran Escrib\u00e1 admitted that he has asked him to get forward more, shoot more and focus more on finishing. As of now, he has 3 goals and 3 assists from 11 matches. Not bad at all. \u201cI don\u2019t care if I score or not. The most important thing is that the tream is doing well. I just try to do the best that I can, both in defence and attack. I\u2019m getting on very well with my teammates\u201d. About shooting from long range, a hot topic lately thanks to great goals from Trigueros and Soriano himself against Real Betis, he finished by saying the team \u201chas the ability to shoot very well from far out. You can\u2019t always shoot from inside the box and it\u2019s a good option\u201d. https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vePAHpcOfZo","headings":[],"buttons":[],"images":[{"type":"image","url":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/e450f530f076e77a275d585869d04606.jpg","alt":"HOYOYO","width":819,"height":460,"srcset":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/e450f530f076e77a275d585869d04606.jpg 819w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/e450f530f076e77a275d585869d04606.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/e450f530f076e77a275d585869d04606.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/e450f530f076e77a275d585869d04606.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/e450f530f076e77a275d585869d04606-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/e450f530f076e77a275d585869d04606-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/e450f530f076e77a275d585869d04606.jpg 1920w","sizes":"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px"}],"counts":{"blocks":9,"headings":0,"texts":7,"buttons":0,"images":1}},"sections":[{"id":"section-1","title":"","text":"The Italian-German midfielder has been one of the LaLiga\u2019s best newcomers so far this season Villarreal\u2019s Italian-German attacker, Roberto Soriano, also took advantage of the international break, like his teammate V\u00edctor Ruiz, to speak with the press at the Villarreal CF Training Ground (Ciudad Deportiva). Even though his start to the season with the Submarine has been outstanding, the number 20 has still not been given the opportunity to play for his national team. \u201cTo play for Italy is a goal for me. I haven\u2019t been called up this time, but I\u2019ll take these days off to recover\u201d, he explained. Nevertheless, the centre midfielder was quick to focus his attention on the next clash against Athletic. \u201cThey\u2019re a very tough opponent. Athletic are very strong at their stadium, but we think we\u2019ve shown that we\u2019re a great team that works very hard, both in defence and attack\u201d, he commented. \u201cOur opponents find it hard to score on us and that\u2019s down to everyone\u2019s work. We will go to Bilbao with conviction, to come away with three more points\u201d. In terms of his individual and the team\u2019s performance he highlighted \u201cthe quality of the group\u201d, clear to him from day one at the Submarine. \u201cRight now we\u2019re third and we want to continue like this. It will be tough, but we\u2019re prepared to keep going on this track\u201d, he confirmed. \u201cAt first it was difficult because I was playing in a different position (in Sampdoria he played as a centre midfielder or second striker), but I\u2019m adapting more and more to my teammates\u2019 movements. I\u2019m adapting more by the day. It\u2019s a new role for me, but I think it\u2019s a good thing\u201d, he added. Soriano\u2019s goalscoring ability Roberto has been adding to his goalscoring account. In his last year in Italy he scored 8 goals in the league, which is not bad at all as he played most matches in centre midfield. Fran Escrib\u00e1 admitted that he has asked him to get forward more, shoot more and focus more on finishing. As of now, he has 3 goals and 3 assists from 11 matches. Not bad at all. \u201cI don\u2019t care if I score or not. The most important thing is that the tream is doing well. I just try to do the best that I can, both in defence and attack. I\u2019m getting on very well with my teammates\u201d. About shooting from long range, a hot topic lately thanks to great goals from Trigueros and Soriano himself against Real Betis, he finished by saying the team \u201chas the ability to shoot very well from far out. You can\u2019t always shoot from inside the box and it\u2019s a good option\u201d.","headings":[],"texts":[{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Italian-German midfielder has been one of the LaLiga\u2019s best newcomers so far this season"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal\u2019s Italian-German attacker, Roberto Soriano, also took advantage of the international break, like his teammate V\u00edctor Ruiz, to speak with the press at the Villarreal CF Training Ground (Ciudad Deportiva). Even though his start to the season with the Submarine has been outstanding, the number 20 has still not been given the opportunity to play for his national team. \u201cTo play for Italy is a goal for me. I haven\u2019t been called up this time, but I\u2019ll take these days off to recover\u201d, he explained."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Nevertheless, the centre midfielder was quick to focus his attention on the next clash against Athletic. \u201cThey\u2019re a very tough opponent. Athletic are very strong at their stadium, but we think we\u2019ve shown that we\u2019re a great team that works very hard, both in defence and attack\u201d, he commented. \u201cOur opponents find it hard to score on us and that\u2019s down to everyone\u2019s work. We will go to Bilbao with conviction, to come away with three more points\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"In terms of his individual and the team\u2019s performance he highlighted \u201cthe quality of the group\u201d, clear to him from day one at the Submarine. \u201cRight now we\u2019re third and we want to continue like this. It will be tough, but we\u2019re prepared to keep going on this track\u201d, he confirmed. \u201cAt first it was difficult because I was playing in a different position (in Sampdoria he played as a centre midfielder or second striker), but I\u2019m adapting more and more to my teammates\u2019 movements. I\u2019m adapting more by the day. It\u2019s a new role for me, but I think it\u2019s a good thing\u201d, he added."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Soriano\u2019s goalscoring ability"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Roberto has been adding to his goalscoring account. In his last year in Italy he scored 8 goals in the league, which is not bad at all as he played most matches in centre midfield. Fran Escrib\u00e1 admitted that he has asked him to get forward more, shoot more and focus more on finishing. As of now, he has 3 goals and 3 assists from 11 matches. Not bad at all. \u201cI don\u2019t care if I score or not. The most important thing is that the tream is doing well. I just try to do the best that I can, both in defence and attack. I\u2019m getting on very well with my teammates\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"About shooting from long range, a hot topic lately thanks to great goals from Trigueros and Soriano himself against Real Betis, he finished by saying the team \u201chas the ability to shoot very well from far out. You can\u2019t always shoot from inside the box and it\u2019s a good option\u201d."}],"buttons":[],"images":[{"type":"image","url":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/e450f530f076e77a275d585869d04606.jpg","alt":"HOYOYO","width":819,"height":460,"srcset":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/e450f530f076e77a275d585869d04606.jpg 819w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/e450f530f076e77a275d585869d04606.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/e450f530f076e77a275d585869d04606.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/e450f530f076e77a275d585869d04606.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/e450f530f076e77a275d585869d04606-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/e450f530f076e77a275d585869d04606-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/e450f530f076e77a275d585869d04606.jpg 1920w","sizes":"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px"}],"widgets":[],"blocks":[{"type":"image","url":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/e450f530f076e77a275d585869d04606.jpg","alt":"HOYOYO","width":819,"height":460,"srcset":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/e450f530f076e77a275d585869d04606.jpg 819w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/e450f530f076e77a275d585869d04606.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/e450f530f076e77a275d585869d04606.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/e450f530f076e77a275d585869d04606.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/e450f530f076e77a275d585869d04606-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/e450f530f076e77a275d585869d04606-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/e450f530f076e77a275d585869d04606.jpg 1920w","sizes":"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Italian-German midfielder has been one of the LaLiga\u2019s best newcomers so far this season"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal\u2019s Italian-German attacker, Roberto Soriano, also took advantage of the international break, like his teammate V\u00edctor Ruiz, to speak with the press at the Villarreal CF Training Ground (Ciudad Deportiva). Even though his start to the season with the Submarine has been outstanding, the number 20 has still not been given the opportunity to play for his national team. \u201cTo play for Italy is a goal for me. I haven\u2019t been called up this time, but I\u2019ll take these days off to recover\u201d, he explained."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Nevertheless, the centre midfielder was quick to focus his attention on the next clash against Athletic. \u201cThey\u2019re a very tough opponent. Athletic are very strong at their stadium, but we think we\u2019ve shown that we\u2019re a great team that works very hard, both in defence and attack\u201d, he commented. \u201cOur opponents find it hard to score on us and that\u2019s down to everyone\u2019s work. We will go to Bilbao with conviction, to come away with three more points\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"In terms of his individual and the team\u2019s performance he highlighted \u201cthe quality of the group\u201d, clear to him from day one at the Submarine. \u201cRight now we\u2019re third and we want to continue like this. It will be tough, but we\u2019re prepared to keep going on this track\u201d, he confirmed. \u201cAt first it was difficult because I was playing in a different position (in Sampdoria he played as a centre midfielder or second striker), but I\u2019m adapting more and more to my teammates\u2019 movements. I\u2019m adapting more by the day. It\u2019s a new role for me, but I think it\u2019s a good thing\u201d, he added."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Soriano\u2019s goalscoring ability"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Roberto has been adding to his goalscoring account. In his last year in Italy he scored 8 goals in the league, which is not bad at all as he played most matches in centre midfield. Fran Escrib\u00e1 admitted that he has asked him to get forward more, shoot more and focus more on finishing. As of now, he has 3 goals and 3 assists from 11 matches. Not bad at all. \u201cI don\u2019t care if I score or not. The most important thing is that the tream is doing well. I just try to do the best that I can, both in defence and attack. I\u2019m getting on very well with my teammates\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"About shooting from long range, a hot topic lately thanks to great goals from Trigueros and Soriano himself against Real Betis, he finished by saying the team \u201chas the ability to shoot very well from far out. You can\u2019t always shoot from inside the box and it\u2019s a good option\u201d."},{"type":"link","url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vePAHpcOfZo","text":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vePAHpcOfZo","target":"_blank"}]}],"hero":{"id":"section-1","title":"","text":"The Italian-German midfielder has been one of the LaLiga\u2019s best newcomers so far this season Villarreal\u2019s Italian-German attacker, Roberto Soriano, also took advantage of the international break, like his teammate V\u00edctor Ruiz, to speak with the press at the Villarreal CF Training Ground (Ciudad Deportiva). Even though his start to the season with the Submarine has been outstanding, the number 20 has still not been given the opportunity to play for his national team. \u201cTo play for Italy is a goal for me. I haven\u2019t been called up this time, but I\u2019ll take these days off to recover\u201d, he explained. Nevertheless, the centre midfielder was quick to focus his attention on the next clash against Athletic. \u201cThey\u2019re a very tough opponent. Athletic are very strong at their stadium, but we think we\u2019ve shown that we\u2019re a great team that works very hard, both in defence and attack\u201d, he commented. \u201cOur opponents find it hard to score on us and that\u2019s down to everyone\u2019s work. We will go to Bilbao with conviction, to come away with three more points\u201d. In terms of his individual and the team\u2019s performance he highlighted \u201cthe quality of the group\u201d, clear to him from day one at the Submarine. \u201cRight now we\u2019re third and we want to continue like this. It will be tough, but we\u2019re prepared to keep going on this track\u201d, he confirmed. \u201cAt first it was difficult because I was playing in a different position (in Sampdoria he played as a centre midfielder or second striker), but I\u2019m adapting more and more to my teammates\u2019 movements. I\u2019m adapting more by the day. It\u2019s a new role for me, but I think it\u2019s a good thing\u201d, he added. Soriano\u2019s goalscoring ability Roberto has been adding to his goalscoring account. In his last year in Italy he scored 8 goals in the league, which is not bad at all as he played most matches in centre midfield. Fran Escrib\u00e1 admitted that he has asked him to get forward more, shoot more and focus more on finishing. As of now, he has 3 goals and 3 assists from 11 matches. Not bad at all. \u201cI don\u2019t care if I score or not. The most important thing is that the tream is doing well. I just try to do the best that I can, both in defence and attack. I\u2019m getting on very well with my teammates\u201d. About shooting from long range, a hot topic lately thanks to great goals from Trigueros and Soriano himself against Real Betis, he finished by saying the team \u201chas the ability to shoot very well from far out. You can\u2019t always shoot from inside the box and it\u2019s a good option\u201d.","headings":[],"texts":[{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Italian-German midfielder has been one of the LaLiga\u2019s best newcomers so far this season"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal\u2019s Italian-German attacker, Roberto Soriano, also took advantage of the international break, like his teammate V\u00edctor Ruiz, to speak with the press at the Villarreal CF Training Ground (Ciudad Deportiva). Even though his start to the season with the Submarine has been outstanding, the number 20 has still not been given the opportunity to play for his national team. \u201cTo play for Italy is a goal for me. I haven\u2019t been called up this time, but I\u2019ll take these days off to recover\u201d, he explained."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Nevertheless, the centre midfielder was quick to focus his attention on the next clash against Athletic. \u201cThey\u2019re a very tough opponent. Athletic are very strong at their stadium, but we think we\u2019ve shown that we\u2019re a great team that works very hard, both in defence and attack\u201d, he commented. \u201cOur opponents find it hard to score on us and that\u2019s down to everyone\u2019s work. We will go to Bilbao with conviction, to come away with three more points\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"In terms of his individual and the team\u2019s performance he highlighted \u201cthe quality of the group\u201d, clear to him from day one at the Submarine. \u201cRight now we\u2019re third and we want to continue like this. It will be tough, but we\u2019re prepared to keep going on this track\u201d, he confirmed. \u201cAt first it was difficult because I was playing in a different position (in Sampdoria he played as a centre midfielder or second striker), but I\u2019m adapting more and more to my teammates\u2019 movements. I\u2019m adapting more by the day. It\u2019s a new role for me, but I think it\u2019s a good thing\u201d, he added."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Soriano\u2019s goalscoring ability"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Roberto has been adding to his goalscoring account. In his last year in Italy he scored 8 goals in the league, which is not bad at all as he played most matches in centre midfield. Fran Escrib\u00e1 admitted that he has asked him to get forward more, shoot more and focus more on finishing. As of now, he has 3 goals and 3 assists from 11 matches. Not bad at all. \u201cI don\u2019t care if I score or not. The most important thing is that the tream is doing well. I just try to do the best that I can, both in defence and attack. I\u2019m getting on very well with my teammates\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"About shooting from long range, a hot topic lately thanks to great goals from Trigueros and Soriano himself against Real Betis, he finished by saying the team \u201chas the ability to shoot very well from far out. 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Even though his start to the season with the Submarine has been outstanding, the number 20 has still not been given the opportunity to play for his national team. \u201cTo play for Italy is a goal for me. I haven\u2019t been called up this time, but I\u2019ll take these days off to recover\u201d, he explained."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Nevertheless, the centre midfielder was quick to focus his attention on the next clash against Athletic. \u201cThey\u2019re a very tough opponent. Athletic are very strong at their stadium, but we think we\u2019ve shown that we\u2019re a great team that works very hard, both in defence and attack\u201d, he commented. \u201cOur opponents find it hard to score on us and that\u2019s down to everyone\u2019s work. We will go to Bilbao with conviction, to come away with three more points\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"In terms of his individual and the team\u2019s performance he highlighted \u201cthe quality of the group\u201d, clear to him from day one at the Submarine. \u201cRight now we\u2019re third and we want to continue like this. It will be tough, but we\u2019re prepared to keep going on this track\u201d, he confirmed. \u201cAt first it was difficult because I was playing in a different position (in Sampdoria he played as a centre midfielder or second striker), but I\u2019m adapting more and more to my teammates\u2019 movements. I\u2019m adapting more by the day. It\u2019s a new role for me, but I think it\u2019s a good thing\u201d, he added."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Soriano\u2019s goalscoring ability"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Roberto has been adding to his goalscoring account. 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Nevertheless, the centre midfielder was quick to focus his attention on the next clash against Athletic. \u201cThey\u2019re a very tough opponent. Athletic are very strong at their stadium, but we think we\u2019ve shown that we\u2019re a great team that works very hard, both in defence and attack\u201d, he commented. \u201cOur opponents find it hard to score on us and that\u2019s down to everyone\u2019s work. We will go to Bilbao with conviction, to come away with three more points\u201d. In terms of his individual and the team\u2019s performance he highlighted \u201cthe quality of the group\u201d, clear to him from day one at the Submarine. \u201cRight now we\u2019re third and we want to continue like this. It will be tough, but we\u2019re prepared to keep going on this track\u201d, he confirmed. \u201cAt first it was difficult because I was playing in a different position (in Sampdoria he played as a centre midfielder or second striker), but I\u2019m adapting more and more to my teammates\u2019 movements. I\u2019m adapting more by the day. It\u2019s a new role for me, but I think it\u2019s a good thing\u201d, he added. Soriano\u2019s goalscoring ability Roberto has been adding to his goalscoring account. In his last year in Italy he scored 8 goals in the league, which is not bad at all as he played most matches in centre midfield. Fran Escrib\u00e1 admitted that he has asked him to get forward more, shoot more and focus more on finishing. As of now, he has 3 goals and 3 assists from 11 matches. Not bad at all. \u201cI don\u2019t care if I score or not. The most important thing is that the tream is doing well. I just try to do the best that I can, both in defence and attack. 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