Danilo feels better prepared for fresh Brazil chance | OneFootball

Midfielder Danilo, 24, returns to the Brazil National Team at a time of great prominence in his career. Last called up in June 2022, when he was playing for Palmeiras, the Botafogo player believes he is more experienced and ready for this new opportunity.

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Experience and professional growth

Danilo recalled his first call-up, highlighting how different his journey has been since then.

“At Palmeiras, I was younger and just starting to make a name for myself in Brazilian football and build a beautiful story at Palmeiras. Now I’m more seasoned, more experienced. I went abroad, played for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, and came back to Botafogo. I’m going through a great moment at Glorioso. I think I’m more prepared in this call-up than when I came here as a Palmeiras player,” he said in an interview with CBF TV.

An unprecedented goalscoring run at Botafogo

Since arriving at the Rio club in July last year, Danilo has also stood out for his finishing ability. He is currently in the race to be the top scorer in the Brazilian Championship, with five goals in six Série A matches, in addition to one assist.

“It’s been different. I never imagined I would be fighting to be the top scorer in the Brazilian league, and I’m very happy that I’ve been able to score goals and help the Botafogo team as well.”

Expectations around the Ancelotti family

At his presentation in Orlando, Danilo reunited with Davide Ancelotti, assistant coach of the Brazil National Team and someone he worked with at Botafogo. Now, the expectation is to learn from Carlo Ancelotti, Davide’s father and the team’s head coach.

“I’m happy to have worked first with the son, and I know I’ll learn even more from the father. From the national team matches I’ve watched, they have the same profile. I spent a few months with Davide Ancelotti and learned a lot. I’m very happy to be able to work with both of them,” he said.

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Friendlies against France and Croatia as preparation

Brazil’s next challenges will be against France and Croatia, friendlies that Danilo sees as crucial preparation for the World Cup.

“There will be high expectations, of course, because France and Croatia are major national teams that always go deep in the World Cup knockout stage, especially France, which reached two straight finals. It will be a good experience for the team to prepare well for the World Cup. I think these matches will make us stronger so we can arrive at the World Cup better prepared,” he stressed.

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