Juventus captain Danilo is full of delight after receiving the armband within the Brazilian nationwide workforce.
With the Italian giants enduring tough campaigns, the 32-year-old has confirmed himself to be an inspiring chief on and off the pitch.
The membership handed him the captaincy following Leonardo Bonucci’s compelled departure final summer time.
Furthermore, Danilo has now paired the black-and-white armband with the Selecao’s.
The defender expressed his nice pleasure and delight as he’s going to understand his dream of serving as Brazil captain once they lock horns with England on this night’s pleasant encounter at Wembley.
“Initially, I’m sorry for the accidents of my teammates who’re out (Alisson, Marquinhos, Neymar and Casemiro) as a result of it’s the most annoying a part of our career,” mentioned the defender in the course of the pre-match press convention by way of JuventusNews24.
“I really feel honored to have the ability to share my expertise with this new technology who arrives filled with need to write down historical past with our nationwide workforce.
“I keep in mind my first expertise right here. I discovered the likes of Lúcio, Ronaldinho and Júlio César. So for me, it was like going to Disneyland. I realized so much from each gesture and each phrase.
“However I feel these guys already arrive with plenty of expertise as a result of they play in huge golf equipment, which requires plenty of duty.
“There are two interpretations of the idea of being captain of Brazil. Carrying this armband after having already change into captain of Juventus, after taking part in 12 years in Europe, will be thought-about regular at this stage.
“However however, I consider Danilo, born in Bicas (Minas Gerais), which has 13,000 inhabitants, son of Zezé, a hairdresser, and Mr. Baiano, a truck driver.
“So, this isn’t pure for me. It’s a dream come true and I’m enchanted to have the ability to perform these duties in the beginning of Dorival’s journey with the nationwide workforce.
“I’ve at all times been a participant who loves giving instructions and speaking to my teammates on the pitch.”
Danilo additionally mentioned his function on the pitch. Whereas he’s been taking part in in a three-man protection over the previous few years at Juventus, he principally acts as a right-back with the Selecao.
“I had a few conversations with Dorival concerning my function. I play at Juventus in a three-man backline, however taking part in as a full-back is one thing I’ve been doing since my days at Manchester Metropolis.
“So it doesn’t change something for me. At Juventus, I additionally play as a central midfielder, on the left and proper.”
