The Brazilian team will begin coach Dorival Júnior’s work cycle this Saturday in a friendly against England. Full-back Danilo was chosen by the coach to be the captain of the team that takes the field at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Wembley. The Juventus player assessed the national team’s moment and celebrated the leadership role he will have in the match.
“It’s a dream come true to be able to start working with Dorival playing this role and representing my teammates who aren’t there. This role is fundamental. I’ve always been a player who loved explaining my roles on the field to my teammates and why I do this . The players already have a lot of experience, even the youngest ones. Sometimes they don’t understand at the moment, but they quickly get the idea, following it up and helping Dorival’s work. It’s a short time to be able to prepare for a game of such importance like this,” he declared.
Danilo is one of the most experienced players in the team, which this time will feature several young players. The athlete commented on the opportunity to pass on the lessons. For him, the athletes arrive with good experience from the teams they defend.
“I feel flattered to be able to share my experience with these kids who come with a lot of ambition and desire to make history for the national team. I remember my first time, there were players like Lúcio, Ronaldinho Gaúcho, Júlio César. For me, it was like going to the Disney and seeing all that fun, players of such great importance in world football. I tried to learn from them with every gesture, word, every moment and I think things happen naturally. We learn and then it’s our turn to pass on the knowledge and peace of mind. These boys arrive accustomed to playing for important clubs, with daily pressure and this only adds to their work in the national team”, he continued.
The team has been going through a period of reconstruction. Doriva Júnior took over the team in January this year after Fernando Diniz took on the interim role, with Tite’s departure after the 2022 World Cup. Danilo commented on the pressure that those selected will have on the field and believes that the moment will be an opportunity for athletes take responsibility and get Brazil back on track.
“I understand that every crisis is an opportunity for growth and change. I understand that this moment for the Brazilian team, with less good results in recent times, is an opportunity to take a step forward for all players with less time and who are arriving now. Opportunity to take the responsibility of understanding that it is the beginning of work, but that the National Team needs results. This arrival of young players gives you enthusiasm, excitement, which is an important thing to put quality on the field, game plan and achieve results “, he analyzed.
“There’s a “feel” of great responsibility when you wear the Brazilian team’s shirt, especially when talking about results. With each time that passes without Brazil winning a World Cup, the responsibility increases, the weight of each victory and defeat increases as well. . is trying to maintain that spirit of a dreamy boy, who dreamed of making the national team, playing in important games. I think this is the way. We often forget our origins and due to the dynamics of things, pressure for results from club and national team, we forget it. That’s what made us reach the highest level of football”, he concluded.
The Seleção finished preparing for the duel against the English this Friday, at Wembley, the venue for the game. After this commitment, Brazil will still face Spain, in Madrid, on Tuesday.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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