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The Brazilian selector Rodrygo, author of the match when the Victoria duel ended 1-0, was fourteen years ahead of his team against Ecuador and admitted that the Canarinha needed the trio because Brazil was much better.
“It is very important, it is Victoria, it is our independent objective before setting off, the main objective has been worth it and it has been difficult to do it,” said Rodrygo before preparing for the classification for the 2026 World Cup , disputed at the Couto Pereira stadium in Curitiba (sur).
During the Brazil match, Rodrygo said that “it was very difficult at the beginning of the period, mainly for those who travel to Europe, the road is long, there is no time to get involved and the group is new, there are no excuses.”
The Real Madrid player said he was “happy for Victoria and for other players with the jersey of the selection” and admitted that the team is the best.
“Oh well, we made a lot of mistakes that we had in this part. Ecuador dominated in big moments, it could not follow and we played even more in the house and we were very big and we were able to win the next part,” Brazil told the Martes Asunción against Paraguay.
From his son Estevao, who made his debut with the Brazilian national team 17 years ago, he was “my great joy to play with the team, he has achieved a great success with a child, not only with my family, and he is very big.” “Happy debut and además with Victoria.”
The Palmeiras player, who sold himself to the English Chelsea players, pointed out the importance of Victoria, who had to enter the eliminatory rounds in three consecutive games in Brazil.
“We know that we are our best and that we can give Carlo even more, every day more, and today a big step, very important,” conclude.
Estevao became younger for the fifth time and made his debut with the Brazilian selection after being overtaken by Pelé, Edu, Coutinho and Endrick 17 years and 135 days ago.
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