Rodrygo revealed that a conversation with Manuel Pellegrini transformed his approach, motivating him to focus more on goals and assists.

Since then, Rodrygo has applied this advice to his daily routine, adjusting his schedule to prioritize nutrition and rest while adding afternoon training sessions.

Rodrygo described his conversation with Pellegrini: "I spoke with him and that conversation really changed my way of thinking. Honestly, I'm very grateful to him. He tells me things and I listen. I realized that I might need outside help to improve. I'm training my mind here to score goals, provide assists, and commit fully to every training session and every movement to ensure every shot is on target. He always emphasizes: 'You have the talent and ability, you need to do it.' Since then, I told him: 'Coach, I'll try to do it.' And since then I've developed gradually. He continues to tell me and proves to me that if I try, he will reward me. For me, that conversation was a turning point in my time here because I know I can do it, I have everything, and he keeps reminding me of that."

Pellegrini told Rodrygo: "You have all the skills to do these things. You're fast, good at one-on-one, good with crossing, good at passing, and good at finishing. If you didn't have three or four of these qualities, I wouldn't demand so much from you. But you have everything, so I have to demand it."

Rodrygo said: "I think I've made a good start. We've played 8 games and I've contributed to 3 goals. This number could certainly be higher, or lower, but I won't accept anything less. That's my goal in training because everything starts there, and you gradually absorb these mechanisms. For example, after today's training, I still stay to do extra finishing drills in my position, situations that usually occur in matches, to help me handle them better on the pitch. These are things that, since my conversation with the coach, have motivated and driven me, and have also made me more engaged in actual training."

Regarding his training schedule, Rodrygo said: "Rest is very important. I've always had a good routine. I'm not someone who does whatever I want, and no one would say that about me if you asked. However, I've made a special effort with food, rest, and sleep. I started university studying international business at an American university, which requires good time management—coordinating training sessions, gym work, meals, some rest, more training at home, dinner preparation, discipline, and finding time for my girlfriend, brother, dog, friends, and family. I think this gives me extra motivation because I'm the type of person who thrives when I focus on my daily routine. I've adapted to two training sessions and supplement here with additional training."

Rodrygo also spoke about the changes he made during the summer: "When I returned, I had lost 2% body fat and gained 2 kilograms of muscle. I gave up many things during the summer and I have to thank my girlfriend for supporting me throughout, even during holidays when I needed to train. She was with me. Cristina is like a light and I'm very grateful to her, and also grateful to the coach, my family, and my brother who pushed me to reach this point. I think these small things ultimately make me feel more comfortable and confident. As I said before, confidence can be given to you by the coach, but you also have to build it yourself. For me, the extra afternoon training makes me feel better and gives me more confidence, and the coach sees that I'll have more confidence on the pitch."

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