Left-back was called up again after eight years
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The Copa América began last Thursday with Argentina's victory against Canada. The Brazilian team will only debut in the competition next Monday (24), against Costa Rica. Today's game schedule (21) will have just one match, between Peru and Chile, in Group A of the tournament. In the coming weeks there will be two games every day, with the rounds of each group.
Brazil is trying to win the World Cup title América, after losing the last edition to Argentina. However, Dorival Júnior sees the Seleção undergoing reformulation: “Trying to accelerate as much as possible”. And one of the new features in this team, compared to recent years, is the call-up of left-back Wendell.
Summoned up by Dorival Júnior after eight years away from the Brazilian team, Wendell, who is fighting for the starting spot with Guilherme Arana , gave an interview to ge and talked about his defensive importance, mainly to help the attackers on the left side, like Vinícius Júnior.
“The players at the front are increasingly solving more and Vinícius is proof of that. Him, Raphinha, Rodrygo, Savinho... Giving them the ball to solve and staying at the back to defend is what we need”, said the full-back.
“You have them fresh, well, with a firm foot and strong for one-on-one. So, for me and Arana it won't be a burden not to pass to give our wingers that freedom. The team wins from this, they are well and strong.”, he adds. Furthermore, he also revealed that he was inspired by a former Flamengo player: “I was with a player that I looked up to a lot during this time, which was Filipe Luís. He helped me a lot when we were together in my first call-up.”
“Unfortunately, in the next cycle I was unable to participate. I continued working, doing my best, I dreamed of being called up and I was never called up. When the call-up came out now, I was even surprised.”, reveals the player.
Brazilian star praises former Flamengo player's career
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The young man is considered one of the best defensive midfielders in the English competition
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Created by Flamengo and now one of the biggest highlights of the EFL Championship, England's second division, Vinicius Souza established himself as a reference for Sheffield United and began to gain more responsibilities in the English team. Now, the midfielder carries the captain's banner.
Vinicius Souza arrived at Sheffield last season and was one of the Premier League's biggest standouts, second only to João Palhinha, from Fulham, in the tackles ranking (126). However, the English team failed to remain in the top division. Now, in his second season, the midfielder celebrates the recognition by receiving the captain's sash.
“Receiving the opportunity to be captain and represent Sheffield was something that made me extremely honored. This is a sign that my work is being valued. Not only because of what I've been doing on the field, but off it too”, said the former Flamengo player in an interview with “ge”.
BEST CHAMPIONSHIP MIDFIELDERO Garoto do Ninho started all six of Sheffield's Championship matches and is the best defensive midfielder in the competition. The young man leads the ranking of tackles, with 27 in total, and is the player in his role with the most defensive actions.
“Despite being a young athlete, I know my responsibility here at the club and I dedicate myself every day to be able to to repay the trust that the board, coaching staff and players have always given me, since my first days in England. Our group is very good, the atmosphere is very positive and everyone is focused on pursuing our main objective of the year.”
RETURN TO THE PREMIER LEAGUESheffield occupies fifth place in the Championship, with 12 points from four wins and two draws after six rounds. The English team suffered a two-point penalty from the English Football League and that's why they don't have 14. However, the team's start is good and gives confidence to Vinicius Souza and his teammates to think about access to the Premier League again.
< /p>Pulgar and De La Cruz's situation is not isolated to the cast
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According to O Globo Esportes, the participation of South American athletes in the Copa América brought to light physical challenges for the players who returned to their clubs after the tournament. One of the most notable cases is that of Erick Pulgar, Chilean player called up for the competition. Like his Uruguayan colleagues, Pulgar once again felt the effects of the intense game and training routine, which ended up having a negative impact on his physical condition.
Pulgar, like other Uruguayan players who participated in the tournament, have faced difficulties in recovering after -Copa America. The sequence of high-level games, added to the pressure of international competitions, seems to have taken its toll. This situation is reflected in a drop in performance and the need for more intensive monitoring by the clubs' medical teams.
In particular, Uruguayan midfielder Nicolás De La Cruz has required special care to return your best physical shape. De La Cruz is currently undergoing an individualized physical training regime, a measure adopted to speed up his recovery and prepare him for the club's upcoming commitments.
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A The reality faced by these athletes highlights the challenges that international competitions represent for clubs, especially in terms of managing the physical wear and tear of players. Preparing for tournaments requires detailed planning , which goes beyond technical and tactical training, but also focuses on preserving the physical and mental health of athletes.
Returning to the normal rhythm of competitions after an international tournament is a critical phase for players, and Cases like Pulgar and De La Cruz highlight the importance of effective recovery and fitness strategies. Medical monitoring and specific physical work are essential to ensure that these athletes can return to performing at a high level without compromising their long-term health.
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