Midfielder Douglas Luiz spoke this Friday, at a press conference, about the Brazilian team’s moment after the 1-1 draw against the USA last Wednesday. When asked about the fragility of Brazil’s defense, the player pointed out that defensive athletes have to “demand more”.
“I think it’s not normal for us to be conceding so many goals, those of us who play in the most defensive part have to demand more, especially because we know the quality we have in attack and we know what goal we’re going to score, so we have to improve defensively. to not concede goals and, thus, create a greater result and be able to come away with victory more easily.”, said the Aston Villa player.
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Douglas entered the field in place of João Gomes in the second half of the game against the USA, occupying the position of first midfielder. He commented on Dorival’s demand to play more defensively, unlike how he is with his club.
“At the club, whether we like it or not, we have a different role than what Dorival asks us to do here. I myself, when I arrived at the national team, Dorival was the first to call me and say ‘Douglas, here you are going to play another role and play more defensively. ‘, and at my club I’m more of a second midfielder. He came to me and demanded that I have the toughest first fight.”, declared the midfielder.
Douglas Luiz was a standout at Aston Villa last season, which earned him a place in Dorival’s squad as one of the trusted names in the Brazilian midfield. The team’s next commitment is the debut of the Copa América, on the 24th, Monday, against Costa Rica.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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