Brighton Player Diego Gómez on His Four-Goal Haul: I’ve Never Even Scored a Hat-Trick Before

After netting a four-goal haul in the EFL Cup match, Brighton player Diego Gómez gave an interview to a reporter from camel.live.

On his four-goal haul

“This is the first time I’ve scored four goals in a single game—I’m really happy, and I’m also very grateful to my teammates who helped me score. This is even the first time I’ve ever scored a hat-trick!”

“That’s my style—scoring from long-range. Luckily, all these goals were really wonderful. The second and third ones were especially nice.”

“We just had a shooting practice right before the game, and I didn’t score many goals then. But fortunately, all the shots went in during the match. I’m truly overjoyed.”

“The coach always tells me to get into the penalty area. This time I played a bit wider, but luckily I was able to get into the box as the coach asked and score goals.”

“I’m a bit like half a winger, a wide playmaker, because he wants me to help the central midfielders. I like this role, but I always do my best to complete the tasks the coach gives me. No matter where I play, as long as I can help the team, I’m willing to do it.”

On the national team coach sending a congratulatory text

“He congratulated me on my performance and the goals I scored. He has been keeping an eye on our performances, and I’m really happy to have his support.”

“After helping the national team qualify for the World Cup, this is a unique experience. Now I have to keep training in the best way possible, keep improving, strive to be in top form for the World Cup, and help Brighton with more outstanding performances.”