According to the "World Sports Newspaper", Casemiro, who returned to the Brazilian national team to prepare for the World Preliminary Round, was interviewed by the media a few days ago, and he said: I have witnessed the growth of Vinicius, and the Brazilian team has been improving.
About the World Preliminary Round South American match against Ecuador on 28 January
Casemiro: "With Brazil already qualifying early, a lot of people thought we would face Ecuador easily, but that's not the case and we have to be fully prepared. We know Ecuador are doing well, they are now third in the World Qualifiers South American zone and are very close to qualifying for the World Cup, a well-respected team and we know how difficult it is to play at their home stadium, especially if Ecuador also wants to qualify. The games are going to be played one by one and it is important that Brazil continue to improve as a team that will serve us in the World Cup. ”
About Vinicius
Casemiro: "It was very important for Vinicius to adapt to the Brazilian national team, as he did at Real Madrid, I have witnessed Vinicius grow and it is an honour for me to play alongside him. ”
About brazil lost to Argentina in last year's Copa America final
Casemiro: "Brazil did well before the Copa America final last year, but then something stupid happened, although we lost, but we also learned from the defeat, Brazil is very united, we have been improving. ”
Brazil's schedule for this round of international matchday is as follows (listed for Beijing time, home team in front)
28 January, 05:00 Ecuador-Brazil
08:30 on February 2, Brazil-Paraguay
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