Goalkeeper David, defender Iago Maidana and striker Bruno Lopes performed at the early afternoon of Monday Seleção Brasileira Sub-20. In order to dispute a tournament in Áustria, the trio formed in Criciúma’s youth is already concentrated in Atibaia, in São Paulo. The shipment of delegação canarinho, bound for Europe, will take place on the afternoon of Tuesday, at Guarulhos International Airport.
In the competition, Brazil will have three challenges. The first one will be next Friday, against Camarões in Pasching. The second duel will take place next Monday, the 13th, before the Qatar in Salzburg. In the final showdown, the Seleção Brasileira will face Honduras on 16, a Thursday, in Pasching.
The competition will serve to coach Alexandre Gallo evaluate players that could be part of the Seleção Brasileira Sub-20 in the running of the New Zealand World Cup. The competition will be held from May 30 to June 20 this year.
Newcomer to the squad by Gallo, defender Iago Maidana says he is fulfilling a dream, and hopes to show its potential to steady the Seleção Brasileira.
“The call came at the right time. I understand the criticism, the boos, but I believe this call will give me a lot of confidence to return even better. Already ten years here in Criciúma working for a goal, which was to get to work and one day be called to the Seleção. Now, the goal was achieved, and my happiness is immense. It’s a dream. I will try to do my best to try to hold back and to be called”, plans the tricolor defender.
A little more experienced, goalkeeper David received his second call for the Seleção Brasileira in less than a month. The Archer Tiger was convened in early March to join the Seleção Brasileira Olímpica, with athletes up to 23 years. Although it has not been tapped by Gallo in friendlies against Paraguay and Mexico, goalkeeper highlights the experience.
“In another call to the Sub-23 I was the youngest, and I ended up getting more experience. I believe that now the Gallo will put everyone to play, the basis of selection is experiencing a period of evaluations due to fourth place in the South American, they are trying to analyze many players, “says David.
Check out the list of 20 players summoned by Gallo:
- Goalkeeper: Jean (Bahia) e David (Criciúma)
- Defender: Luis Vinícius (Vitória), Iago (Criciúma), Bruno (Cruzeiro) e Hugo (São Paulo)
- Full-Back: Mateus Muller (Atlético Goianiense), Jeferson (Ponte Preta), Rodrigo (Coritiba) e Jorginho (Flamengo)
- Midfielder: Matheus Biteco (Grêmio), Andreas Pereira (Manchester United-ING), Boschilia (São Paulo), Gabriel Jesus (Palmeiras) e Alef (Olympique de Marseille-FRA)
- Striker: Bruno Lopes (Criciúma), Jean Carlos (Real Madrid-ESP), Caio Rangel (Cagliari Calcio-ITA), Judivan (Cruzeiro) e Ewandro (São Paulo)
Fonte: Engeplus Telecom. Em: <http://www.engeplus.com.br/noticia/esportes/2015/trio-de-atletas-do-criciuma-se-apresenta-a-selecao-brasileira/>. Acesso em: 10 abril 2015.