Eldor Shomurodov Openly Spoke About the Difficult Years in Rome
Eldor Shomurodov, the leading striker for the Uzbekistan national team and Istanbul Basaksehir club, spoke openly in a recent extensive interview with the media about his time at Roma, which he described as one of the most significant and challenging phases of his career. Zamin.uz reported on this.
The footballer assessed his move to that team not merely as a difficulty, but as a profound experience that fundamentally changed him both on the pitch and in life. According to Eldor, his years at Roma taught him valuable lessons not just as a footballer, but also as a person.
He considers that period more of a great lesson than just hardships, as it forced him to re-evaluate himself and his way of thinking. Shomurodov also touched upon the dream of playing in Europe.
He emphasized that his biggest goal was to play football in Europe, and this dream came true upon joining Genoa. Things went well there; even when coming off the bench, he was able to show his worth and be useful in matches.
It was during this process that Roma signed him. However, at the time of his move to Rome, the feeling of being part of a big club, on a big stage, and becoming a big footballer prevailed in his mind.
Initially, everything started well. Edin Dzeko was the main striker for the team, and Eldor was brought in as his support. However, before he could fully adapt to the team, Dzeko left.
According to Shomurodov, at that time he felt the responsibility of being left alone, as no new striker had been brought in yet. However, the situation later changed when the club signed Tammy Abraham, and Eldor found himself on the bench.
It was here that his internal struggle began. He carried the thought within himself: "I am a good footballer, it's just that the coach isn't giving me opportunities."
Shomurodov admitted that he spent nearly a year and a half in such a state of mind. Later, he painfully but clearly realized one truth.
If a person stops working on themselves, growth also stops, and regression can even begin. For this reason, he views his time at Roma precisely as a period of rebuilding himself, correcting his discipline, and maturing mentally.
Eldor's conclusion was that Roma gave him a huge experience, and he changed there not only as a footballer but also as a person. In short, the words about Roma in this interview are not just ordinary football memories, but a real lesson on finding oneself on a big stage, admitting mistakes, and working through them.
Source: Kun.uz
