holder of Porto in the last rounds of the Portuguese Championship, striker Pepê has been one of the highlights of the team this season. His good phase can make the former player of the Guild win a spot on the right wing of the Brazilian national team, according to the newspaper And she was.
Despite playing in more advanced areas of the field, the 26-year-old has already shown that he can also play further back on the wings. Coach Sérgio Conceição has already used Pepê on the side in some opportunities, such as in the elimination to Inter Milan in the Champions League round of 16.
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As it is a poor position for the national team, it is possible that the number 11 of Porto will win a chance for the sector. In the last friendly against Morocco, coach Ramon Meneses called players Emerson Royal, from Tottenham, and Artur, from América Mineiro (sold to Bayer Leverkusen) to the right wing.
The call-up could also become a reality to avoid the harassment of other teams over the Brazilian. Son of a Paraguayan mother, Pepê may choose to defend the South American country if he does not receive chances for the Selection. Another option would be Italy, as the player also has a passport from the European nation.
After standing out at Grêmio between 2017 and 2021, the striker was sold to Porto to try to repeat his good performances in Portugal. In the current season, Pepê has five goals and nine assists in 45 matches.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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