Kerolin hails Canada’s quality in FIFA Series “decider” | OneFootball

Forward Kerolin praised the quality of Canada, Brazil’s opponent on Saturday night (18) in the decisive match to determine the FIFA Series champion, during a press conference held at CT Manoel Dresch in Cuiabá this Friday (17), on the eve of the clash at Arena Pantanal.

For the Canarinha’s number 10, Brazil must recognize the strength of the opposing team, but also be aware that it has been having a good tournament, with 11 goals in two matches, and trust both in the talent of its players and in the difference the athletes who start on the bench can make through substitutions.

Kerolin during a press conference for the Brazilian Women’s National Team at Cuiabá’s training center, on the eve of the FIFA Series “final” against CanadaCredits: Lívia Villas Boas/CBF

“We have to stay calm and know that we are training and playing very well. Canada is a highly respected team, with very strong players, and we have to focus on our work. We are very confident after scoring 11 goals in two matches. It’s about going into the match and playing football with joy, responsibility, and attacking intent because we have a lot of talent. There will be 11 substitutions, so Arthur is going to use everyone, and whoever comes on can change the game and help the national team.”

In the big wins over South Korea by 5-1 and Zambia by 6-1, the Bauru-born São Paulo native came on in the second half of both matches, but the reduced playing time compared to the starters did not affect her performances. Against the South Koreans, she scored one goal and provided two assists and, against Zambia, she added another goal.

Kerolin smiles during the Women’s National Team training session for the FIFA Series at Cuiabá’s training center Credits: Lívia Villas Boas/CBF

Progress during this FIFA window

In the first call-up of the year, Brazil beat Costa Rica (5-2) and suffered defeats to Venezuela (2-1) and Mexico (1-0), results that have already been put behind them in this FIFA window, with convincing victories and performances on the pitch that have pleased head coach Arthur Elias. According to Kerolin, the matches in the FIFA Series showed a national team with “more intensity” and “more focused” during the game.

“As part of a natural process, we’ve had our ups and downs. Our first call-up this year, for example, was not one of the best, but we definitely came into this tournament with much more intensity and more focused on what we need to do, especially at home. Brazil is improving a lot, the matches have shown that, but we still have a lot to improve. We are in a very positive process.”

Kerolin takes photos with national team fans after the big win over Zambia in the FIFA Series at Arena PantanalCredits: Lívia Villas Boas/CBF

National team number 10

With 58 appearances for the Canarinha, 15 goals scored, a place in the squad for the 2023 World Cup on her résumé, and the 2022 and 2025 Copa América titles, Kerolin, who has become one of the national team’s key figures, stressed that she still believes she has a lot of room to improve and commented on the responsibility of wearing Brazil’s number 10 shirt.

“I’m 26 years old and I can develop much more on the field, be more incisive, and help the team more in different ways. I think I’m on a very good path, very positive and very focused, but I have to show it on and off the field. (...) I want, with great lightness and calm, to honor Marta’s number 10 shirt and build my own story, both individually and collectively.”

Kerolin wears the national team shirt during the FIFA SeriesCredits: Lívia Villas Boas/CBF

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