Andressa Alves hails Brazil's progress, eyes 2027 World Cup tests | OneFootball

Corinthians midfielder Andressa Alves, after eight years, returned to work with the Brazilian Women’s National Team during the training camp held in Itu, in the interior of São Paulo. The call-up marked the player’s first opportunity to train under Arthur Elias with the senior team, after years of representing the Canarinho.

The players reported last Sunday (14), along with six other Corinthians players: goalkeepers Nicole and Ana Morganti, right-back/forward Ivana Fuso, midfielder Ana Vitória, and forwards Jhonson and Jaqueline. In total, 29 players were called up for the training period, which takes place from June 15 to 20, as preparation for the 2027 Women’s World Cup, which will be held in Brazil.

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Andressa, who first met Arthur Elias during her time at Centro Olímpico in 2013, spoke about the Brazilian Women’s National Team’s development over the past few years and highlighted changes in the structure provided by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).

The player emphasized that, in addition to the progress on the field, there has been a transformation in the support offered to the athletes, with better structure for high-performance development.

“I think the way CBF is treating the Women’s National Team has changed a lot. It has evolved so we can perform at a high level, because today we have everything at our disposal, like a nutritionist. Before, that access was difficult. So it has impacted how we perform.”

The midfielder also spoke about the process of adapting to Arthur Elias’ playing style and said that every coach contributes in some way to her professional development.

“Each one has their own style, completely different. We adapt. The good thing is that when everyone embraces his idea, it works out really well. We’re seeing the results we’ve had recently.”

The relationship between Andressa and Arthur Elias goes back to before the Brazilian National Team. The coach led the player during the period when she played for Centro Olímpico, before taking on other projects in women’s football and later becoming head coach of the national team.

Preparation for the 2027 World Cup

With the Women’s World Cup scheduled to take place in Brazil between June 24 and July 25, 2027, Andressa also commented on the challenges of playing in a World Cup on home soil.

For the player, the emotional aspect will be one of the Brazilian team’s key points of attention during the tournament.

“On the field, the challenge will be controlling our emotions, because playing in your own country is a magical moment, but also one of great responsibility. Brazil will go in as one of the favorites, and that carries a lot of weight.”

The Corinthians player also recalled her experience with the Brazilian National Team in major competitions, such as the 2016 Olympic Games, and highlighted the importance of being prepared for a tournament at that level.

The Brabas squad is currently on vacation and is set to return on June 25 at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava. The team’s next official match will be on July 17 against Ferroviária in the Campeonato Paulista Feminino.

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