Danilo Santos says he's ready to play anywhere in midfield
Danilo Santos says he's ready to play anywhere in midfield Expected to start in Thursday’s (31) match against Croatia in Orlando, Danilo Santos said he is available to coach Carlo Ancelotti to play in any midfield position. In a press conference held this Sunday at the Brazilian delegation’s hotel in the U. S.
, the Botafogo player made it clear that he wants to make the most of the opportunity in the last FIFA window before the final World Cup squad is announced. He already came on during the previous friendly, in which Brazil was beaten 2-1 by France, and played a part in the goal scored by center back Bremer. At Sunday’s training session at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, he received special attention from Ancelotti.
Now, he will wait for the coach’s decision. “We rotated in training, but nobody knows the team yet. We’ll only know tomorrow or Tuesday, when he (Ancelotti) gives the lineup, but if needed, I’m ready to come in and do my best.
I do feel comfortable, yes (playing further forward). In all three midfield positions, I’m confident,” he said. Danilo sees living alongside his national team teammates as a constant learning experience.
As an example, he mentioned the mutual respect he has for Casemiro, whose advice he listens to. “Casemiro is a reference. Since my first call-up, he’s spoken to me and given me some tips.