Estêvão relishes return to Brazil squad in post-World Cup cycle | OneFootball

Estêvão during a press conference with the National Team in BrisbaneCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

Estêvão celebrated his return to the Brazilian National Team in a press conference held this Tuesday (22) in Brisbane, Australia. The forward showed optimism for this fresh start for the Seleção, which will play two friendlies against Australia and one against India during this FIFA window.

“Being here for this new cycle is very important to me and to all the young players who are coming in. I think everyone has to represent the Brazilian National Team in the best way possible, whether points are at stake or not. We’re going to try in these friendlies to give our best—that’s what matters. The results will come, everyone just has to give their best and everything will work out,” he said.

Having recovered from a serious injury to his right thigh that cost him the chance to play in the World Cup, he prefers to focus on resilience and on the support from his family while he was battling the injury.

“My family was essential for me during this injury period, which is not very easy for an athlete. I think we missed out on a very special moment (the World Cup), but they were always by my side, from beginning to end, so I’m very grateful to them. I also held on a lot to one word: resilience—facing things day by day, forgetting what has passed and focusing on the future. I’m very grateful to them and to God as well for helping me through this period. I’m very happy to be back,” he said.

Estêvão during a press conference with the National Team in BrisbaneCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

Estêvão was last with the National Team during the November 2025 FIFA window, when Brazil beat Senegal 2-0 and drew 1-1 with Tunisia—he found the net in both matches. Asked whether he is eager to regain his place in the team coached by Carlo Ancelotti, he emphasized how privileged he feels to represent the Seleção.

“I don’t think it’s eagerness, I think it’s a privilege. Every player who is selected here is privileged, because we work very hard at our clubs every day, and being here is a privilege. Being chosen by Ancelotti is a privilege for me. I see it as motivation to give my best every day in training and in matches,” he concluded.

With Estêvão among the National Team’s options, Brazil will face Australia next Friday (25) at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville at 7 a.m. Brasília time (8 p.m. local time), and again on the 29th at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, also at 7 a.m. Brasília time (8 p.m. local time).

The match against India will be played on October 3 at 11 a.m. Brasília time (7:30 p.m. local time) at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium (known as Salt Lake) in the city of Kolkata.

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