Sergi Canos said it is great to have that winning mentality back after The Bees picked up back-to-back victories in the Sky Bet Championship. Saturday’s 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest was followed up with a 3-1 success against Bolton Wanderers on Tuesday night. The on-loan Liverpool winger netted in the win at The City Ground on Saturday, his fifth of the season in 32 appearances and said he was pleased to get back on the scoresheet.
Speaking to Bees Player ahead of Saturday’s match with Ipswich Town Sergi said it has taken him a while to get used to the Championship but now he feels like a Championship player.
“I am happy to be back scoring but the most important thing is that the team is winning and that we have the winning mentality again,” said Sergi. “I am a winger but in my mind I am a striker so I want to score every game. Now that I feel like I am a Championship player. It took a while to get used to the league. There were good moments and bad moments. This year I have learned to play football and to play true football and that is great.”
Sergi has become a fans favourite this season with his energetic displays and attitude and he said the backing from the stands has been great for a young player like him. After four consecutive defeats Sergi said it was pleasing to get two wins to repay those fans for their support.
“The fans deserved the wins,” said Sergi. “They travel a lot to support us everywhere. The most important thing for the supporters is to win games, and to win games at home. I feel that the fans like me and that is amazing. When the fans sing my name, and my family are in the crowd and can hear that, it is a great feeling. When fans support you it is much better for you. It is great and it helps you to do things better.”
The on-loan Liverpool winger has been predominantly used from the bench in recent weeks with Sam Saunders filling the starting berth. While Sergi is keen to play as much as he can he is ready to help the team however he can, even it is off the bench. The 19-year-old said he is always watching Sam and seeing what he can learn from the experienced winger.
“I always want to play but I know that the team is playing really well now,” said Sergi. “If I am on the bench then I will be ready to go or if the Head Coach wants me to start, I will start, no problem. I try to look at Sam Saunders every time he plays and see every movement he makes. I spoke to Richard O’Kelly today about his movements and how he looks when he defends. It is great for me because he has played for Brentford for eight years and he is an example for me.”