Eduardo Conceição previews semi-final, stresses squad focus | OneFootball

Eduardo Conceição is a Palmeiras playerCredits: Nelson Terme / CBF

Brazil’s Under-17 National Team faces Colombia on Thursday (16) at 5 p.m. at Defensores del Chaco in Asunción, Paraguay, in the semifinals of the South American Championship for the category. Midfielder Eduardo Conceição expects a difficult match, but stressed the group’s full focus on the clash.

“We know it’s going to be a very tough game. We know Colombia, a very good team, but our group is very focused and concentrated on getting the win in this match and, God willing, securing a place in the final,” he said.

Eduardo Conceição also made a point of praising coach Carlos Eduardo Patetuci.

“The coach always gives me confidence, and also all of us in the group. He always wants the group to improve and values unity.”

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