Danilo regrets Brazil’s defeat to Senegal and asks players for greater responsibility

after the defeat of the Brazilian National Team to Senegal by the score of 4 to 2, Danilo apologized for the performance of Ramon Menezes’ men this Tuesday (20), at Estádio José Alvalade, in Lisbon. In the Portuguese capital, Brazil lost its last friendly before the start of the qualifiers.

The right winger, however, avoided talking about a scenario of scorched earth after the defeat – the second for Brazil in the last three games that took place after the World Cup.

“We have to be cautious when making this assessment, because we have new players, changes in the system, friendly times that are a little particular, I would say. Many players on vacation, it’s a particular moment. Be cautious in that assessment and apologize.” , began to say the player.

“The Brazilian team cannot allow this — even though Senegal is a strong team, with quality players in good leagues. We have to learn quickly, the level of demand is high”, he said to the SportTV.

Regarding the technical situation of the Brazilian National Team — Carlo Ancelotti should take over after the end of his contract with Real Madrid, in the middle of 2024 —, Danilo avoided giving details of the internal agreement between athletes and CBF president Ednaldo Rodrigues, and took advantage of the occasion to ask for greater responsibility from players.

“We pass it on to the president, for him to define a north, a plan and we will help in every possible way to make it work. But whenever we have our role, our duty is to make it work in the best possible way”, declared.

“Ramon (Menezes) has been growing, he has respect and support from everyone here — players and staff. As I said the other day, Ramon staying or not, at this moment, players need to take responsibility for giving themselves even more. The team has prestige and recognition , everything he gave us in his career… our moment is to take that and help”, concluded Danilo.