Matheus Cunha on Brazil call-ups under Ancelotti: versatility key | OneFootball

Attacking midfielder Matheus Cunha, from Manchester United, has once again been called up for FIFA international friendlies by the Brazilian National Team. The 26-year-old player has been selected in all four of Carlo Ancelotti’s call-ups so far, and he spoke about his consistency among the players chosen by the coach.

“Knowing your importance in several call-ups makes you aware of your more ‘solid’ presence in the squad. You start to show, through example, why you are here. I always want to be part of this. It’s about showing that, regardless of the position, I want to prove to him (Ancelotti) that I’m prepared and justify why I’m being called up,” he said.

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Versatility

For Matheus, his call-up can be justified by his versatility on the field. The player said he can play in several positions under the Italian coach.

“I think to be in the National Team, you have to show many qualities. The mister (Ancelotti) can use me in several positions, in whatever way he thinks is best. Without a doubt, it’s very important, especially in a short tournament where many things can happen,” said Cunha, in a press conference this Tuesday.

“It’s our dream to be here. Even though I’ve been here a few times, you always feel a lot of anxiety, the competition is very tough. You feel proud when you hear your name. It’s hard to deal with this anxiety, I’d rather not even look (laughs),” Cunha emphasized.

This season for Manchester United, Matheus Cunha has played 11 matches and scored one goal.

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