Bia Zaneratto lauds leadership role, praises young Lionesses | OneFootball

The forward Bia Zaneratto expresses happiness in being an inspiration for the younger athletes on the team. The player, who has participated in the Olympic Games, Copa América, and the World Cup, highlighted the importance of following the evolution of new talents.

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A Role of Inspiration and Emotion

In an interview after the last match against Costa Rica, where the Brazilian National Team emerged victorious, Bia Zaneratto commented on her role as a reference. She shared a special moment with goalkeeper Thais Lima, who became the youngest player to debut for the Brazilian National Team in that match.

“Sometimes I don't even realize this role. Before the match, I talked to Thais, told her to stay calm, do what she loves most, and fulfill this dream of wearing the National Team jersey,” the forward recounted.

The forward also mentioned the emotion of witnessing Tainá Maranhão's first goal with the National Team jersey. “With Tainá, it’s also been very special and, whether I like it or not, I was the one who passed the ball to her to build the play individually, and seeing her emotion scoring the first goal was very special for me too,” said Bia Zaneratto, highlighting the connection and mutual support within the team.

Tactical Analysis and Focus on the Future

Bia Zaneratto analyzed the work of coach Arthur Elias, emphasizing the importance of rotation among the starting players. According to her, this dynamic prepares the entire squad and ensures that everyone feels part of the project.

“Here with Arthur, we never really know who the 11 starters will be, but I think that’s also very important because it prepares everyone. All the players who are called up are sure they will step onto the field. So, this makes everyone feel part of it, feel confident,” she explained.

The focus of the Brazilian National Team now turns to the next challenge against Venezuela, on Wednesday (4). The friendly match will take place at the Mexican Federation Training Center, at 6:30 PM (Brasília time). After this match, the team will face Mexico on Saturday (7).

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