Fabrício Bruno apologises for error in Seleção defeat: "One mistake doesn't define me" | OneFootball

Starting player for the Brazilian National Team in the 3-2 comeback defeat to Japan, on Tuesday morning (in Brazil), in a match held in Tokyo. Defender Fabrício Bruno, who made a mistake that led to the Japanese team's first goal, apologized as he left the field and emphasized that such a situation does not define him as an athlete:

"I would like to apologize. Emphasize that this does not define me as a player. Throughout my career, I have always faced difficulties. Perhaps it was a play where my supporting foot was too far, and I ended up without strength. My mistake. I take responsibility and apologize to the Brazilian fans. Above all, you have to filter the moment, feel the pain, and keep your head up to move forward in search of new opportunities."

"Filter the moment, feel the pain, but keep your head up to move forward. I am grateful to everyone who helped me, the locker room staff who gave me confidence in this difficult moment. A player is never willing to talk. Today was my day. Apologize and move forward."

Brazil opened the scoring 2-0 with goals from Paulo Henrique and Martinelli, but saw Japan react in the second half. At six minutes, Fabrício Bruno made a mistake in ball clearance and Minamino took advantage to reduce the score. Then, Nakamura took a shot from outside the area, the ball deflected off the defender and went in. In the final minutes, Ueda scored the goal for Japan's comeback.

The defender downplayed the mistake made and considers that such a play is not a determinant of what might happen until the World Cup:

Until the World Cup, there is a lot of time. One mistake will not define me as a player. Perhaps people may want to label me, criticize me, it's part of the process, but defining me by 45 minutes, one play, is impossible. I ask that people not be cowardly to the point of crucifying me for a mistake that, unfortunately, happened. It's about learning from it, feeling the pain, and keeping a cool head at this moment.

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