Defender Arana is focused on the Seleção’s clash against Paraguay this Friday (28) in Las Vegas. In the press conference held on Wednesday (26), the Atlético-MG player said that “the head is good” and that the team will “work even harder” to seek a spot in the next phase of the Copa América. On Monday (24), Brazil drew 0-0 with Costa Rica in their debut in the continental competition.
“We are used to it, when the expected result does not come, it is normal for criticism to appear, but the head is good, everyone is focused, wanting to win. This is our goal. It is normal for criticism to come, this strengthens us and makes us work even harder to achieve our goals,” said the defender, who is the highlight of Atlético-MG.
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He arrived at the Minas Gerais club in 2020 and took on the lead role in the position, being called up again to the Brazilian national team. The player has a contract with Galo until 2027 and has 196 games with the black and white shirt.
On Wednesday night, Dorival Júnior will lead the first training session in Las Vegas. The delegation arrived in the city on Tuesday night. Arana admitted that he was bothered by the result in the debut.
“When you wear the Seleção jersey, you always take the field to win. And it was no different against Costa Rica. Of course we were bothered by the result, it’s work to see what to improve. The Seleção must always take the field to win, respecting the opponents,” said the defender.
