Although Brazil have secured their reach for the World Cup final in Qatar, veteran Alves said the team would still go all out to play a good game ahead of the match against Paraguay.
In a press conference ahead of the match, Alves said: "We have reached the World Cup finals, but when he wears the national team shirt alone, you are not only a member of a special group, but also a story. In this country, people look at football in a special way. ”
'No matter what the situation is, I know that every time I put on the national team shirt and every time the fans come into the stadium, they want to see me play at my best level.'
"I think I brought experience to the national team, a spirit of selfless dedication and a serious attitude to defend this shirt with great respect. I think combining these two aspects will make the atmosphere of the team healthier and more hopeful. ”
"I feel like I've always been with the Brazilian national team, giving the manager options and possibilities. It's not because I'm a favourite for the national team, or because I've played a lot of games, but because of my focus, discipline, character and dedication. ”
"I think we created different ways of playing because we're dominant in other positions as well. Brazil breaks the mold that sets us apart from the rest of the world. ”
At right-back, Brazil also have players like Danilo and Sandro, for a competition between themselves and those two players. Alves said: "I think the difference between us is that they are physically good, while I am more technically capable and I am able to understand more about some of the things that happen during the presentation process. I've made myself more or less a point guard, which is what I've been doing all my career. ”
"There is healthy competition between us because we are obviously competing for the national team."
(Two monsters)