Danilo, synonymous with versatility

Brazilian Danilo assured that his versatility, which allows him to play in different defensive positions and even in midfield, is something “natural” for him and Alex Sandro’s recovery depends on whether he will play against Croatia, in the quarterfinals. of the World Cup final in Qatar 2022, as a left back or on the right.

“We have to wait and see how Alex Sandro is training today to see if he can play tomorrow. In my case, I am available, I am well and ready to play anywhere; No problem, I’ve shown it before. It’s natural for me to play in different positions,” he said in a press conference.

“I played in this position -as left back- on many occasions, with Manchester City, with Juventus… the key to success lies in our ability to change our tactics, with versatile players, and how the coaching staff brings out the best in us,” he added.

“Over the years I understood what the fans asked me. I understood that they prefer to have more attacking full-backs and over the years I adapted to what the coaches asked of me . Regarding Brazil, I have been part of the team for several years and am adapting to the team game”, he commented.

“During my career I had to choose, focus on criticism or on my development as a player, on maturing tactically and technically to continue playing at a high level”, he completed.

A Danilo who thought Ronaldo Nazario would be close to them during the World Cup in Qatar.

“It is very important for us to have the support of Ronaldo. My best memories of Brazilian soccer are watching him, especially in 2002 with his goal in the final. It is important to have the support of players like him in the World Cup”, he commented.

The Juventus footballer assessed Croatia, his rival in the quarterfinals.

“Croatia has scored five goals and conceded two so far. If I’m not mistaken, in six participations in the Cup he reached one final and had three quarterfinals,” he began.

“Croatia has great players like Modric, among others like Kovacic, Brozovic, Perisic…they are players I enjoyed playing with. This is a game that will require our highest level in all aspects. We need to be prepared,” he completed.

In addition, he did the same in Morocco, the surprise of what we have from the World Cup, when asked by a journalist from that country.

“They play in an incredible way, they can be a threat to anyone. But we focus on what we have tomorrow, in Croatia a competition like this does not allow us to think for a long time” , he says.