Vitor Roque Attributes Palmeiras Success to Psychology Efforts

Vitor Roque shined by scoring a hat-trick in Palmeiras’ 4-1 victory over Internacional. This win moved the São Paulo club to second place in the league with 46 points. After struggling initially and facing doubts upon his return from Spain, Roque acknowledged that mental support has played a crucial role in his comeback.

“Football is like this. If you miss a goal, you’re seen as the worst. If you score, you’re the best. Resilience is key. Talking with the psychologist has really helped me,” he shared after his impressive match.

Roque went 13 games without scoring before netting his first goal for Palmeiras on May 4 in a 1-0 win against Vasco, which he called a “relief.” Since then, he has increased his tally to 10 goals and four assists.

Reflecting on his performance against Internacional, he described it as “the perfect hat-trick.” He added, “I’m very happy and grateful for this moment. God has supported me, and the goals keep coming.”

Palmeiras remains unbeaten in their last five league matches, recording four wins and one draw. They will play against Fortaleza at Allianz Parque next Saturday. With his new confidence, Roque emphasized the need for consistency: “We need to maintain the same focus.”