Duda Sampaio assesses Brazil's FIFA Series display, eyes “decider” v Canada

Duda Sampaio during a National Team training session at CT Manoel Dresch, in CuiabáCredits: Lívia Villas Boas/CBF

Duda Sampaio has become a regular presence in Arthur Elias’ call-ups. With 48 appearances for the Brazilian National Team, she has been included in the coach’s squad 16 times. The two also worked together at Corinthians, where they won multiple titles, including the Paulista, Brasileirão, and Libertadores.

The midfielder spoke about her working relationship and friendship with the coach.

“It’s a very open relationship. Ever since I arrived at Corinthians, which was my first contact with him, he has always been someone very willing to help bring out the best in each player, and it’s no different here. There are times when you’re not doing so well at your club, and then you come here and manage to play good football. I think that has a lot to do with the confidence he places in each player, and being here means being able to make the most of that, to make the most of the people here, all the professionals, so that together we can bring out our best and make Brazil play well.”

Brazil’s final commitment in the FIFA Series will be against Canada on Saturday (18), at 9:30 p.m. local time, at Arena Pantanal. The teams will face off in a match worth the tournament title. Duda Sampaio looked ahead to the clash.

Duda Sampaio during the match against ZambiaCredits: Lívia Villas Boas/CBF

“I believe it will be a very difficult match, with the competition title on the line. In every match against Canada, we can see that they are very difficult games; it’s a very qualified team,” she said.

“We’ve been studying a lot of details. I think our game is focused on that, on always exploiting the opponent’s weaknesses, and this match will be no different. We have to impose our rhythm, our model, so that we can score goals and, above all, neutralize the opponent,” she concluded.

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