Hugo Souza celebrates Brazil debut, ready for the friendly | OneFootball

About to debut for the Brazilian National Team, goalkeeper Hugo Souza from Corinthians spoke about his expectations for the match. The 26-year-old player said he is fulfilling a dream by wearing the Amarelinha jersey for the first time on the field.

“The expectation is the best possible. It is the realization of a dream, I have worked my whole life for this moment. I have to thank the coaching staff, Taffarel (goalkeeper coach). Now it's time to step onto the field and do what I do best. May it be the first of many games. I am very happy,” said Hugo to CBF TV.

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Focused on the opportunity

Next, Hugo said he is prepared and equipped with information for the game against the Japanese this Tuesday.

“We were focused on Korea, but we switched gears. We are gathering a lot of information to be as prepared as possible. For me, it's not just a friendly match, it's the realization of a dream for my family, my father, and the people who believed in me. I will gather these good energies and take them onto the field,” completed the Corinthians goalkeeper.

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“Appropriate moment”

A legend of the Brazilian National Team and a four-time world champion in the 1994 World Cup, Taffarel spoke about the opportunity for Hugo. The Brazilian goalkeeper coach stated that this is the appropriate moment for the test.

“He is very prepared, has been working a lot. He is arriving here with a lot of enthusiasm and that is what we want from the players. We want to test him on the field, wearing the National Team jersey. It is the appropriate moment for him to debut,” stated Taffarel.

Taffarel – PHOTO: @rafaelribeirorio / CBF

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