00:00Which three teams are the strongest, the favorites for the title? Is Brazil among them?
00:05We're not among the top three favorites, but we have a great team that could surprise.
00:11In my opinion, before the competition begins, I would point to Spain, France, and Portugal as the three strongest teams.
00:18You had your time as a striker, you even had a stint at São Paulo.
00:23Which of our attackers has the most responsibility, the most decisive power in games?
00:29Without a doubt, Neymar. But Neymar is already 34 years old and is recovering from an injury...
00:34Knee, he's at a different point in his career.
00:37So, looking at his resume, it would be him. Looking at the current situation, I think the higher expectations are on Vinícius.
00:44Junior,
00:45Based on what he has done at Real Madrid, based on how well he has played, including in the friendly against...
00:50Panama,
00:50when he played very well in the first half. I think he's the speed guy, he's the guy of
00:54dribble,
00:55And he's the guy who's going to point out a good path for our national team.
00:59Taking advantage of the momentum from the game against Panama, the reserve team in the second half ended up playing much better than the rest of the team.
01:04that the team from the first half,
01:05who is the supposed starter. Do you think Ancelotti should make any modifications, any changes for the World Cup?
01:11World?
01:12I think the good news, and it was confirmed in the second half against Panama,
01:16The thing is, today we have a squad; we don't just depend on 11 players, and especially not on the starting eleven.
01:22You look at the reserve bench and not only do you have better alternatives, but you have great solutions.
01:28You know that in the tangled game you have a Hendrick, you have a Rayan, you have an Igor Thiago,
01:35And there are two midfielders who can slightly change the midfield configuration.
01:39which I think can bring a little more collective support,
01:43That's Danilo from Botafogo and Paquetá from Flamengo.
01:46I think he won't change in the first game.
01:48I think he'll come with four forwards, Luiz Henrique on the right, Rafinha on the left,
01:52and Matheus Cunha and Vini are positioned a little more centrally.
01:55I would make changes, I would let go of Luiz Henrique, I would come with three forwards and a slightly different midfield.
02:00more filled.
02:02Not only from a team perspective, but also considering Danilo's current form, he would be my choice.
02:07Danilo has been taking advantage of every opportunity and is playing very well.
02:11both while wearing the Botafogo jersey and the national team jersey.
02:14Neymar won't be playing in the second friendly against Egypt, right?
02:17For the World Cup, do you think Neymar will have any impact on the national team?
02:22both in terms of the locker room atmosphere and in terms of the actual football played on the field?
02:25I think Neymar's impact is multifaceted, and he doesn't need to play in the friendlies.
02:30He is fine for the first game against Morocco, or even the second, and will improve throughout the competition.
02:36The entire team.
02:37I think Neymar brings confidence to the atmosphere within the Brazilian national team.
02:41Because he's an idol to these players, because of his current career stage, because of everything he's already achieved in football.
02:46and it commands a lot of respect from the opponent.
02:49When you're about to face the Brazilian national team, you know the stature of the team on the other side.
02:54When you have Neymar available for Antelotti, I think they go in with a little more...
02:59Respect.
03:01Do you have any superstitions for any Brazil games, or for broadcasting the games?
03:07No, I'm not a superstitious guy.
03:09When I played, I would make the sign of the cross, I would bless myself to ask for protection.
03:12It was the only superstition, if you can call it that, that I followed when entering the field.
03:18Not today, as a commentator.
03:19I have my preparation, I study, I follow the week leading up to the game.
03:24I talk to the players, to the coaching staff.
03:28And I don't know if it's a superstition, but I always carry a small ball with me.
03:31So, it's a ball that I keep in my suitcase to have fun with in my hotel room.
03:36to keep pressing during games.
03:38So, she always accompanies me.
03:39It's not just one, it's a collection, so I'm carrying a different one every time.
03:43To be clear now, considering both the fan's perspective, the emotional side, and the rational side, the commentator's side.
03:49Which team will be the champion?
03:50My rational side tells me it's going to be France.
03:56The zebra side, the surprise, because I think "zebra" is too strong a word.
04:01I think Portugal is the team that could emerge victorious, because it has a very talented generation of talent.
04:06And with all our hearts, without a doubt, Brazil brings home this sixth title with Neymar's winning goal.
04:12To shut up a lot of people who talk nonsense out there.
04:15Which one?
04:17Which one?
04:19Which one?
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