Bento praises Ancelotti, looks ahead to Brazil friendlies | OneFootball

On the rise at Al-Nassr, Bento has once again been called up to the Brazilian National Team. The former Athletico-PR goalkeeper praised coach Carlo Ancelotti and looked ahead to the friendlies during this FIFA window.

“He (Carlo Ancelotti) put a lot of emphasis on our defensive side. I think he noticed that and saw the need for it. There was a quick improvement in his first training sessions, and that made a difference in giving us security in matches,” said Bento in an interview with CBF TV.

Present in the call-ups since 2023, Bento has not yet played under Ancelotti. His last appearance was in the 4-1 defeat against Argentina, still under the command of Dorival Júnior.

Although Ancelotti has already confirmed that Hugo Souza will be the starter in the upcoming games, Bento may get a chance due to injuries to Alisson and Ederson.

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Bento analyzes Japan

The Brazilian goalkeeper also analyzed Brazil’s second match in this FIFA window. After facing Korea this Friday, the national team will play Japan next Tuesday (14th).

“I had the opportunity to play against Japanese teams in the last edition of the Asian Champions League. I noticed that they are very tactical teams, who fulfill their roles well. They are not physically strong, but they always execute the tactical part with great intensity. That is their differential,” he added.

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Fabrício Bruno also speaks

The defender Fabrício Bruno, from Cruzeiro, also celebrated his call-up to the Brazilian National Team.

“This (the call-up) is the result of a lot of hard work, both at my club and with the National Team. I’m here to help, I’m here to contribute. I’m always available to do my best,” celebrated the defender.

Fabrício Bruno during the first training session in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo: Rafael Ribeiro / CBF)

The Brazilian National Team will take the field this Friday at 8 a.m. (Brasília time), against South Korea, at the Seoul World Cup Stadium, in Seoul (KOR).

After that, the team will head to Japan to face the Japanese next Tuesday (14th), at 7:30 a.m., at the Tokyo Stadium.

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