FIFA World Cup: Neymar is a optimistic man who pushes the group to the highest, says Brazil defender Danilo

Brazil and Juventus full-back Danilo has heaped reward on teammate Neymar, calling him a optimistic man who pushes the group to the highest. Brazil have been grouped with Serbia, Cameroon and Switzerland within the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 16, 2022 18:58 IST

Danilo says Neymar is a optimistic man who pushes the group to the highest (AP)

By India Today Web Desk: Brazil and Juventus full-back Danilo has heaped reward on teammate Neymar, calling him a optimistic man who pushes the group to the highest. Brazil have been grouped with Serbia, Cameroon and Switzerland within the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Speaking forward of the match, Danilo mentioned Neymar is a charismatic man who pushes the group to the highest.

“Neymar is a very positive guy, who always pushes the group to the top, who gives everyone a lot of confidence within the team. I consider this very important, having a sense of positivity, making people always see things from the best side. And he has that power. He uses it very well. He’s charismatic. He’s a guy who, no wonder, has been in European football for many years. He is accustomed to sharing time with great leaders,” mentioned Danilo.

The Juventus defender spoke concerning the mid-season World Cup, insisting that the timing of the Qatar World Cup could be very peculiar.

“When players have only three days, they don’t have the chance to switch off it’s just all about playing, get fit again, and so on. That’s why the Brazilian national team tried to find the best way possible to deal with this. It’s very peculiar to play a World Cup in November, December. We are culturally accustomed to playing it in June, at the end of the season. You have more time to get prepared,” Danilo added.

The 31-year-old additionally believes this World Cup can be probably the most aggressive lately, insisting that he’s conscious that Brazil are one of many favorites.

“In addition to Brazil, there are also other big national teams with big names. Other national teams are also playing at high levels and it’s because of this that this competition is so special. This is going to be one of highest-level competition from the last times. It’s undeniable that we are favorites. Because of the quality, the numbers, but there also other national teams with big names and this is going to be a great World Cup,” mentioned Danilo.

Edited By:

Rounaq Sehrawat

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Nov 16, 2022