Bruno Guimarães eyes Norway hoodoo, thrilled with strong Copa form | OneFootball

Bruno Guimarães gave a press conference on the eve of the match against Norway in the World Cup round of 16Credits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

Bruno Guimarães wants Brazil’s first-ever victory over Norway in the World Cup round of 16 match this Sunday (5). In a press conference held on the eve of the game, he explained that ending the taboo against the Norwegians is a “motivation” and predicted a “hard-fought” clash.

“It’s one more motivation for us, right? To break that negative record... We know it’s been a long time since the teams faced each other, and a lot has happened. It’s a motivation. We want to make our own history and write our name in Brazil’s great history. We have an opportunity tomorrow to do that,” said Bruno.

“Football is decided on the pitch. Eleven against eleven. It’s going to be a great game, hard-fought. They have their qualities too. Tall players, they’ll try crosses. (...) We have to be prepared,” he added.

Bruno Guimarães gave a press conference on the eve of the match against Norway in the World Cup round of 16Credits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

Wearing Brazil’s No. 8 shirt, he has been one of the team’s offensive standouts. In four matches, he has provided four assists and moved into contention for the top spot in the rankings. He is tied with Morocco’s Brahim Díaz and has one fewer than France’s Olise.

Despite the high number of assists, he sees himself as a player who performs other roles in midfield beyond setting up his teammates.

“I’ve been doing very well what the coach has been asking of me. I’ve stood out for the assists, but my football isn’t just that. It’s about getting the ball to the forwards so they can create, marking, being willing to run a lot—that’s what I’ve been doing even in this heat,” he concluded.

Brazil will face Norway at 5 p.m. (Brasília time) this Sunday (5) at New York/New Jersey Stadium.

Bruno Guimarães gave a press conference on the eve of the match against Norway in the World Cup round of 16Credits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

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