The Brazilian National Men’s Team is concentrated at Granja Comary, in Teresópolis, to prepare for two qualifying matches against strong opponents: Colombia, scheduled for the 16th, and Argentina, on the 21st. Among the key players called up by coach Fernando Diniz , midfielder Bruno Guimarães held a press conference this Tuesday (14), projecting the challenge against the Colombians.
“It’s a difficult opponent, with more and more players playing in Europe. The atmosphere there, their fans are very participative. It’s a complicated game, it’s been challenging in recent years, but I believe we have total conditions to go there and win We know it won’t be easy.”
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As part of the intensive preparation, the Brazilian National Team Team returns to Granja Comary, a place that has already hosted big names in Brazilian football. For Bruno Guimarães, being back at the “Home of the Seleção” is a crucial factor that can contribute to success in the next challenges.
“I missed it. This is our home, we feel good. Here, everyone is together all the time, talking. I believe that the on-field part helps a lot with the off-field part. It’s cool, it’s all about good and the best here. I’m happy. The last time we concentrated here was in the last qualifiers, for the game against Chile, and we won at home, so it was a bit of luck for us. We hope that by staying here again, we help with the two victories”, highlighted the midfielder.
The team returns to the field this Wednesday (15), at 9:30 am for another training session led by Fernando Diniz. Brazil faces the home team this Thursday (16), at 9pm, at the Estadio Metropolitano Barranquilla, in Colombia.
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