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Samuel Amo-Ameyaw: "The supporters have been incredible"
A versatile and energetic presence for Liam Rosenior's in-form RC Strasbourg, Englishman Samuel Amo-Ameyaw has impressed for the Alsatians since arriving in February. Learn more about life at La Meinau in a new interview.
*This interview originally was published in the match program before Strasbourg played Saint-Étienne as part of Matchday 31.
"I felt like I belonged from the first day"
Three months after your arrival, if you had to describe your adjustment to France, how would it be?
At first, I had a hard time being away from my friends and family. But I ended up finding a new one within the team, and today, I'm happy here.
You had a fast integration. What was the moment when you said to yourself: "Okay, now I'm really part of the group"?
I felt like I belonged from the first day: everyone was so welcoming that I only had good things to say.
What surprised you the most when you arrived in France? A habit, a word, a custom, an Alsatian dish?
It's not something surprising; let's just say that driving in France was a bit challenging at first. But I got used to it, and now everything's going well.
You have a pretty fluid way of moving around on the pitch. Would you say it comes naturally to you, or is it the result of a lot of dedicated work?
I've always had a certain fluidity to my game since I was little. I've always trained a lot outside of sessions with my clubs, and that's still the case today. It's a little something extra that has helped me progress enormously.
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You're still very young, but you already seem very mature. What helps you stay grounded?
My parents' upbringing certainly helped me mature from a young age. I just try to be myself, no matter what.
What do you think is the greatest human quality to have in a locker room?
For me, it all comes down to respect: not just for yourself, but especially between teammates. That's what creates a good team spirit.
Do you have a pre-match ritual? Is there anything no one else does in the locker room?
I don't have a particular pre-match ritual: I simply take a moment to pray before the match and when I go on the pitch.
Which player has impressed you the most since you've been at Strasbourg, in training or during matches?
I really admire Mamadou Sarr. He's only a year older than me, and he plays as if he's been playing for years. He's a very good player.
Which of your two goals do you prefer? For the finish, for the moment, or even for the meaning?
Each of my two goals was important, but I especially remember the first one: it was important for me, for the team, and for the fans, especially in such a crucial victory against Lyon.
The fans at La Meinau, how did you feel about the atmosphere? Does it boost you, impress you, or both?
A bit of both, but it motivates me above all. The fans have been fantastic since my arrival, not just towards me, but towards the whole squad, even in the most difficult moments.
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