Paquetá reinforces confidence in Ramon’s work in the national team and dismisses the conversation about Ancelotti

Behind the scenes at CBF, Carlo Ancelotti’s name is taken for granted to take over as head coach Brazilian Team. The idea is to wait for the end of the Italian’s contract with Real Madrid, in June 2024, to announce it. That way, Ramon Menezes, under-20 coach, remains the interim. For midfielder Lucas Paquetá, who was keen to thank the opportunity to participate in the new cycle in Brazil, the Brazilian has been doing a good job and the answer about the new commander would be better answered by the president of the entity, Ednaldo Rodrigues.

“The Brazilian team will always have a very high demand, it is the greatest champion of national teams, and I think that this is already well understood among us players. Of course, it is difficult after a result like the World Cup, which was not as we would like, but it is gratifying to enter a new cycle, to be called again to compose the squad and to be part of this reformulation. I am very happy to be remembered and having the recognition of my work in my club”, he said.

“About technicians: we try to do our part here with Professor Ramon, who has been doing a great job, and about these speculations, we leave it to the president, because he will know how to respond better”, the player said.

In addition, when questioned whether the uncertainty about the new coach of the Brazilian national team interferes with the athletes’ daily lives, Paquetá denied it and reinforced his confidence in the work of Ramon Menezes.

“I think that [interfere e incomoda] zero [no dia a dia do jogador, a indefinição sobre o próximo treinador da Seleção Brasileira]. We have been doing a good job with Professor Ramon, it is his second visit and, without a doubt, everyone is happy to be remembered by him. We bought the idea, we try to do it in training and games. Of course we talked among ourselves, but it is something that only the president can say what will really happen. Meanwhile, we have to try to do our best and respect Professor Ramon a lot”, he added.

With that, still under the command of Ramon Menezes, Brazil returns to the field, after thrashing Guinea by 4 to 1, this Tuesday, when facing Senegal. The ball rolls for the international friendly at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Estádio de Alvalade, in Lisbon (POR).

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