Toti guides us through his typical matchday, from the hotel, through to the coach journey and arriving at the stadium.
In the hotel pre-match
“Normally I’m on my MacBook watching Netflix or chilling, listening to music. I just want to relax and not do too much. I’ll speak with family, something like that.”
Pre-match meal
“I don’t eat too much, normally just some bread and juice. I don’t want to feel full, maybe some pasta and chicken maybe, but nothing special.”
The coach journey in
“I’ll just listen to music and focus. We’re almost at the game, so it’s the time to focus. I speak a bit to my teammates, but it’s more focused.”
Pre-match emotions
“I’m not nervous at this point, I just want the game to start already. Of course, sometimes you get a bit nervous, but it’s normal to feel that a little bit.”
Meeting the opposition
“Normally, I prefer to speak to them after the game. Before, I need to be focused in myself, but at the end of the game, if I get the chance, I’ll speak to them, of course.”
Pre-match music
“I like African style music, as well as some hip hop and rap. I put it on the speaker in the dressing room one time and they enjoyed it, I think.”
Rituals before the game
“I don’t have any rituals or superstitions. I’m just grateful for everything and I pray in the dressing room, before entering the pitch.”
The teams are in
“I try to look at the board. Even before the game, I try to see some videos to know the strikers and wingers a little bit, I think it’s very important.”
In the tunnel
“It’s almost game time, but I’m not nervous, just excited – ready to go.”
