It’s a special section that gives you a little more insight into the lions off the field. It’s called ‘A day with’ which this time had Zeno Debast as the protagonist. In this episode, recorded before the opening match of the Champions League, with Kairat, the Belgian international revealed his morning menu, the usual omelet with cheese and ham, followed after training, at home, with a private chef who prepares him the healthiest meals.
Between some fun moments at the Academy, with Gonçalo Inácio stealing his GPS, and the many games with the “crazy” João Simões, Debast realized how well he integrated into the “Leonine family”.
«When I arrived at Sporting the atmosphere was very positive not only in the team, but also in the club. Everyone involved in Sporting is very positive and supports the players. It’s like a big family. At the beginning it was strange being alone in a foreign country, speaking another language and having made my first transfer to another team, because I had never played for any other club besides Anderlecht or Halle, my first team. The fans supported me a lot, it was kind of easy to fit in”, said the Belgian, who fell in love with football through his father and mother who also played…
“This season will be good for us. In the League we will try to win every game, be good as a team and also enjoy it because it is important. Fun comes with victories. Then we have the Champions League where we will try to show our level”, wishes the defender, introducing Seba, his best friend, seen as an “older brother”. “I call him 10 times a day. Even when there is a problem at my house, he goes there to solve it,” he says, then showing off the huge collection of shirts that he has at home, which includes several current and former teammates, and Ochoa, the Mexican international, who is highly respected by the Belgian. »It’s a great name».
Remember that Debast is currently recovering from injury and should only return during the next break for national teams.
