“Intensity”: Elu highlights Brazil tweaks for clash with the USA | OneFootball

Brazil’s U-20 Women’s National Team returns to the field this Wednesday (15) at 4 p.m. Brasília time at Riverside Stadium in Kansas (USA) for its second friendly against the United States. For Elu, the friendlies against the Americans are an important opportunity to prepare for the U-20 World Cup.

“It’s really good for us to understand the level of football and our opponents’ strengths. We know the World Cup will be even tougher,” she says.

After the first match, goalkeeper Elu highlighted the main areas the team has been working on in training and looked ahead to a clash that will demand even more commitment.

Goalkeeper Elu trains with the U-20 National Team for the second friendly against the USA in KansasCredits: Fabio Souza / CBF

According to the goalkeeper, the coaching staff led by Camilla Orlando has been emphasizing key aspects needed to face one of the strongest national teams in the world. In addition to intensity, Elu stressed the importance of being more strategic on the pitch.

“I think the main thing was intensity, because we know these friendlies will be very tough, especially with the World Cup in mind. We also need to be a little smarter in the game. That will help us a lot,” she analyzes.

Another point highlighted by Elu was the work done analyzing the opposition, with a focus on neutralizing the Americans’ strengths. With the first match already played, expectations are for an even more balanced contest.

Goalkeeping coach Bruno Barbosa with players Morganti, Elu, and Josi during a Brazil U-20 Women’s National Team training sessionCredits: Fabio Souza / CBF

“We studied them a lot and worked on what they do best so we can stop their game. Now that both teams know each other, it’s going to be a more intense match. They may change their approach depending on our style, but we’re going in looking for the goal all the time,” she explains.

“I think the difference will be doing what we train, staying committed, and always giving our best. That’s the secret,” she concludes.

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