Are you counting on taking Robinho and Diego, the two Santos stars?
I intend to pick them because I want to go to the United Arab Emirates with my strongest squad. Only time will tell if Santos let them go or not. I’m also hoping to have players from Cruzeiro and Palmeiras. If I can’t count on them, then I’ll turn to other lads who also have bags of skill. My players have their heads firmly screwed on. How did the tournament’s postponement affect Brazil? I’d say it’s worked against us. Exceptional circumstances have meant the tournament coincides with the decisive stages of our national leagues and that complicates matters as far as preparation goes. I don’t have all the players in one place yet. You replaced Valinhos as U-20 coach recently. Has that had an effect on the team’s preparation? Not really. I already knew the players from a tournament we played in Toulon this year. They’re a well-knit group who know how to have fun while they work. That’s a familiar trait of Brazilian sides. How do you explain the phenomenon? It’s just in our nature. If we
