For the first time in Brazilian Teamthe steering wheel André, from the Fluminense, it was all smiles at his first press conference with Amarelinha. The player presented himself to the team this Monday, to start work with a view to the friendly against Morocco.
The athlete did not hide his happiness in defending his country and, right away, said that he missed one player in particular: Neymar. “I wish Neymar was here. He’s the man. He’s out of the curve”.
Even so, André was thrilled by the opportunity given by coach Ramon Menezes and emphasized his desire to “leave a good impression”.
“It’s the beginning of a new cycle. Several new players, who will give their lives to leave a good impression. Regardless of who comes, the selection has many players of European level. What happened is left behind, regarding the World Cup It is to focus on this new project and do a good job for the 2026 World Cup”, he commented.
The midfielder also spoke about being summoned to the national team at just 21 years old. He treated the experience as “early”, but said he was living a special moment in his career.
“I expected to arrive at the national team older, with 24 or 25 years old, which is the average. But thanks to God I managed to do a good job at Fluminense and to be summoned earlier than I imagined. It is an immense happiness to be here”, he commented. .
“I’m living a very special moment in my career and in my life. I’m in a process of evolution at Fluminense, our team is growing more and more, and that influences me being here today. I’m living an inexplicable moment. If you ask me to talk here, I won’t be able to explain. It’s a very happy moment”, he declared.
André will be able to take to the field for the first time with the Brazilian national team next Saturday, when the team faces Morocco, at 7 pm (Brasília time), in Tangier, at the Ibn Batouta Stadium. This Monday, still incomplete, the team carried out the first activities for the match, under the command of Ramon.
See other answers from André in the press conference:
On the possibility of Diniz in the national team: “I’m even suspicious of Diniz to talk about. Today, he’s one of the three best coaches in Brazil, without discussion. All the players who go through him have evolved. a coach like Diniz”.
Field Versatility: “It’s very important for the player to play more than one role. I think the only position I didn’t play was striker. Besides, I’ve played in all positions. Regardless of the position the coach puts me in, I’ll be willing. I’m a group player and whatever it takes to help my team, I’ll do it”
Leave your comment