Casemiro is training in Asia with the Brazilian national team. The team will have friendly matches with South Korea and Japan to prepare for the World Cup to be held next year. Casemiro, the captain of Brazil, was interviewed by the media at a press...
Casemiro is training in Asia with the Brazilian national team. The team will have friendly matches with South Korea and Japan to prepare for the World Cup to be held next year. Casemiro, the captain of Brazil, was interviewed by the media at a press conference.
■With Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson and Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos both absent, Casemiro will wear the captain's armband again this time. According to Brazilian media reports, this is the 17th time he has served as captain of the national team. The last time was in October 2023 against Uruguay.
Casemiro said: "I have always believed that there are many different leaders in the team and different leadership styles. Everyone is forming their own leadership. I prefer to lead by example, lead others through actions, and demonstrate with details: What to do, how to achieve the goal, what attitude to have, where to appear, how to train."
"There is no doubt that the head coach and I have known each other for more than ten years, which makes our understanding more tacit, but I prefer to use practical methods. Take action to demonstrate leadership and set an example for younger teammates. I have been with the national team for many years and played in two World Cups, so of course I will try my best to communicate what to do and what not to do. However, in the national team, everyone is a well-known player, so it is more about making some adjustments. I have always believed that there are many ways to lead, and this is the one that belongs to me. "
■ Casemiro's Manchester United teammate Cunha has also been selected for the squad and is expected to play against South Korea on Friday. The trip to Japan will take place next Tuesday. Casemiro said the two games will help Brazil better prepare for next year's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Casemiro said: "I have great respect for all teams, but South Korea and Japan are the top teams in Asia. We will face high-level opponents, which is very important to understand the current situation of the team and evaluate the level of opponents. Diversified matchups are very important. The World Cup is an event full of unknowns, and you never know who the next opponent will be."
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