Vitinho: Ancelotti like Davide, first Brazil call-up is priceless | OneFootball

Botafogo's right back, Vitinho, is experiencing his first chance with the Brazilian National Team. The 26-year-old athlete celebrated the opportunity to participate in Brazil's preparation for the 2026 World Cup.

“It's very rewarding. I've already had stints with the youth team, since I was little the big goal was to get to the main team. It's my first time, a dream being realized. This shows that I'm on the right path. It's not easy to play here, I'm happy to be able to participate in the preparation for the Cup. It's priceless,” said the player in an interview with CBF TV.

“I hope to show what I've been doing at Botafogo. It's what brought me here. I feel very comfortable, I feel that I can express what I need to do. I come with a calm mind,” he added.

Growth at Botafogo

Vitinho talked about his growth with Botafogo. Signed by the club last year, he has become an indispensable piece of the Rio team and had a decisive role in the victories of the Libertadores and the Brazilian Championship, last year.

“In the last five years, I've gone through many phases. The last year was the most victorious. I came to Botafogo with the intention of winning the Libertadores, the Brazilian Championship, playing well and having my chance here. That's what happened. A wonderful year for me. I'm very grateful to the fans, to the club, if I'm here today it's because of them,” he commented.

Similarity between Carlo and Davide Ancelotti

The fullback is having his first experience under the command of Carlo Ancelotti, but is already accustomed to the methods of the coach's son, Davide Ancelotti, who currently manages Botafogo. The athlete compared the two and pointed out a similarity between them.

“Davide is a guy who cares about the human side. There is this similarity between the two. Ancelotti is one of the greatest coaches in the world, I come to learn and improve. I'm training with the best, I hope to perform at my best,” he said.

Next game of the National Team

The Brazilian National Team is preparing for the last round of the South American Qualifiers. Ancelotti's team faces Bolivia next Tuesday, at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), in El Alto.

Already qualified for the next World Cup, the Yellow team comes from a victory over Chile, by 3 to 0, and is in second place in the standings, with 28 points.

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