Goals and gelling with the squad shape Luca Meirelles' U20 experience
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Player highlighted the good atmosphere in the squadCredits: Nelson Terme /CBF
Luca Meirelles ended the FIFA international window with a sense of mission accomplished. Scorer of the third goal in the 4-0 rout of Mexico this Sunday (4) at Arena Pinatar, in San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain, the forward assessed the 15 days of work with the Brazil Under-20 National Team and stressed the importance of the period for the squad. There were three matches, three wins, and an experience that, for him, went beyond what happened on the pitch.
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The longer preparation time allowed the players and coaching staff more opportunities to work on the team’s concepts. Between training sessions and friendlies, Luca believes the group made good use of the schedule in Spain.
“For sure, very happy with the team’s preparation. We know we had a great period of training and matches. It was a longer period, so together with the coaching staff we were able to make the most of the training sessions and the games,” he said.
In the match against Mexico, Luca came on in the second half and scored in the 27th minute to extend Brazil’s lead. For the forward, however, one of the most important aspects of the time in Spain was the bond built among the players. The 15-day training camp routine, which could have made the period feel heavier, ended up being eased by the time spent together on and off the training ground.
“There are hardly even words, because this squad, not only on the pitch but off it too, is a great squad. We joke around a lot every day. Those 15 days aren’t easy, sometimes it’s a bit tiring, but with this group it went by quickly, the days passed easily—talking, joking around, having fun with the coaching staff,” he said.
The lightness of the daily routine, according to Luca, did not lessen the responsibility in matches. Once the ball started rolling, it was a different attitude, and the team managed to turn the preparation into results: 4-1 over Denmark, 2-0 against the United States, and 4-0 versus Mexico.
“And most importantly, once we step onto the pitch, everyone gives their best, as seriously as possible, so that we can get the win. Thank God, it was three matches with a 100% record,” he concluded.
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