Goalkeeper Letícia was one of the highlights of the Women’s National Team in the duel against France, valid for the second round of the group stage at the 2023 World Cup. In an interview with CBF TV this Monday (31), she commented on the team’s preparation and outlined the plans for Canarinho’s next challenge.
After the confrontation against the French, Lelê now has a new focus: Jamaica, opponent in the last game of the group stage of the competition. On Wednesday, at 7 am (Brasília time), the national team will face the Central American team, at the Rectangular Stadium of Melbourne, in Melbourne. With the previous defeat already overcome, the goalkeeper reinforced the team’s total focus on seeking victory and winning the three points needed to advance in the World Cup.
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“We’ve already turned the page, now we’re thinking 100% about Jamaica, keeping the same mentality of going in, winning and getting three more points. Now more than ever, we’re focused on getting there, winning those three points and continuing in this World Cup “, declared Leticia.
Aiming at the next challenge, Canarinho carried out specific and tactical training, seeking to prepare for the opponents’ style of play. This match will mark the second time that Brazil faces the Jamaican National Team in World Cups.
“Today we worked a little on our 11×11 to find out more or less how we are going to behave on the field, bringing a little of Jamaica’s characteristics. preparation and enter on Wednesday with everything for Jamaica”, said the goalkeeper.
The duel against the Jamaicans will be decisive for the Brazilian team. So far, Brazil has three points after two rounds, having thrashed Panama in the debut, but lost to France in the second game. Only victory will ensure Brazil’s place, and Letícia reinforced her total focus on the search for victory.
“We are 100% focused. We have already turned the page and the total focus now is on Jamaica to seek this victory”, concluded the goalkeeper.
