The Brazilian team will face the triple round of qualifiers in the coming days. The first match will take place this Thursday, when the team takes on Venezuela at 20:30 (GMT) in Caracas.
Left-back Alex Sandro comments on a Brazilian opponent in the opening game of this FIFA date. The Juventus player said Venezuelans usually play tough and have their virtues, but insisted that Brazil would respect them regardless of their position at the table.
“Venezuela, wherever they are in the standings, is a team that has always worked hard, which has its merits. Whether they are last or at the top of the table, the respect is the same. So our thinking will be the same all games and come Let us try to do our best,” he said at a press conference on Monday.
Alex Sandro also praised the return of players playing in English football. At the last call, athletes playing in the United Kingdom were unable to introduce themselves to the national team by the clubs themselves, in order to prevent possible contamination by COVID-19.
“Regarding the return of the players who played in the Premier League, I am sure that they are coming to strengthen the Brazilian team. With their presence, the group can be complete. I am glad that they are with us,” Protector.
Brazil begins preparations to face Venezuela this Monday, even without the presence of all those who have been called in. The team should only be completed on Tuesday.