Souza's passing accuracy (80,3%) is one of the highest in the squad.
Souza's tackling stat (105) is second in PL.
Although not very realistic, there's nothing wrong for a young player to hope he'll get a cap for his country at some point.
He's right that we're not a team that keeps possession well this season.
It's anyone's guess how he'd do in a team that did keep possession well.
I agree there's reason to take any translated interview with a pinch of salt and I don't think this one is worth getting upset about.
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Souza's form hasn't been great lately, but whatever happens in the summer it's in our and his interest that he finishes the season well. Let's not use a chat on a Brazilian podcast to alienate him.