Raphinha, a Brazilian winger, says he does not see the Selecao’s status as “pressure” ahead of the World Cup, as the Selecao looks to end their two-decade title drought..
Tite’s team travels to Qatar 2022 in search of their first title in the competition since winning in Korea/Japan in 2002, having come closest with a third-place finish on home soil in 2014.
Despite losing to Argentina in the Copa America last year, Brazil enters the tournament as one of the favorites, hoping to end their drought..
Raphinha, a Barcelona player, is one of the players hoping to make a difference for the country, but he says being tipped as a potential favorite does not bother him..
I’m ready for the World Cup and working hard to be as prepared as possible, both physically and mentally “He revealed this to the Blaugrana website..
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“The atmosphere is that of a winning national team that is ambitious and eager to win the championship. The entire team is in a good mood.
“I don’t consider it pressure because a team like Brazil is always a contender for the World Cup or any other title for which they compete. Fans’ demand is normal because we are a high-quality team with big names.”
Raphinha has 11 caps for Brazil since making his debut for Leeds United last season, and he joined Barcelona ahead of this season.
However, it has not been an easy start, with a Blaugrana team studded with major names exiting the Champions League at the group stage for the second season in a row.
“I still see myself in a period of adaptation to the club, I think I’m at a time where it has been quite complicated, especially because of my statistics and because of the way I play,” the 25-year-old says of his new surroundings.
Brazil’s World Cup campaign begins on November 24 against Serbia, followed by matches against Switzerland and Uruguay.
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