Arthur Elias: “Expect a spirited Brazil, with quality and unity” | OneFootball

Brazil’s National Team makes its FIFA Series debut this Saturday (11) in a match against South Korea. In a press conference held after the Canarinho’s final training session, head coach Arthur Elias revealed what fans can expect from Brazil in the friendly tournament.

“They can expect a fighting team, one that knows it needs to play better than in the last FIFA window, with a lot of individual quality and a strong connection on the field. I believe we’re going to have a great debut based on what they showed in training,” he said.

The FIFA Series is being hosted in Cuiabá, in the state of Mato Grosso. All matches will be played at Arena Pantanal. In addition to Brazil, South Korea, Zambia, and Canada are also taking part.

Brazil’s National Team is training at Cuiabá’s CT Manoel DreschCredits: Lívia Villas Boas/CBF

Regarding the reception in Mato Grosso, the coach highlighted the weather and the importance of bringing the National Team to parts of Brazil that will not host World Cup matches.

“A hot city like our country and like the way our game needs to be on the field. Cuiabá welcomed us very well, and it’s a city that won’t host the National Team during the World Cup, so now it gets to have this special moment,” he said.

Among his main goals for the FIFA Series, Arthur highlighted a few points such as winning the tournament, performing well, and reinforcing the team’s playing model. This Saturday (11), Brazil faces South Korea. On April 14 and 18, the team will take on Zambia and Canada, respectively.

Arthur Elias during Brazil’s National Team training session in CuiabáCredits: Lívia Villas Boas/CBF

Arthur Elias analyzed the opponents and stressed the tournament’s similarity to the World Cup group stage. In his view, this competition could help the Canarinho a great deal ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

“It’s very interesting to play against national teams from different continents and different schools of football, because that is one of the FIFA Series criteria, and the first stage of the World Cup can be very similar. We’re going to face difficulties in every match. South Korea is a very organized and compact team, with very synchronized passing, but I see that we prepared very well for this first game. Zambia has a different style of play, with a lot of speed, and will count on its main players. Canada, meanwhile, has been improving lately—I’ve been following some of their matches. It’s a team that is always very tough and plays evenly against everyone,” he said.

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