Brazilian coach Dorival Júnior was present in the two big League games last weekend: Benfica 3-1 Sp. Braga, at Luz, and FC Porto 2-2 Sporting, at Dragão.
According to the More football As it turned out, Dorival’s presence was essentially linked to four players: David Neres, Wendell, Galeno and Pepê. However, he took the opportunity to take notes on two more names in particular: Matheus Magalhães and Evanilson.
Other Brazilians were also on the field in the two matches in question, namely Arthur Cabral, Marcos Leonardo, Otávio Ataíde and Vítor Carvalho, but the on-site analysis of the quartet was not in the initial planning.
Accompanied by former international Juan, former central defender of Flamengo, Leverkusen and Roma and now director of the CBF (Brazilian Football Confederation), Dorival Júnior had the opportunity (and luck) to see five Brazilian goals: David Neres and Marcos Leonardo (twice ) in the light; Evanilson and Pepê no Dragão.
In Lisbon, it is worth highlighting, the Brazilian team’s delegation was received by two former Benfica players: Artur Moraes and Jonas. During the game against the Braga team, red president Rui Costa did the honors of greeting everyone.
In Brazil’s last call-up, in March, for private matches against Spain and England, Wendell, Galeno and Pepê were Portugal’s representatives. The next call is scheduled for May, given the clashes with Mexico and the United States, both in June.
