“Intensity”: Elu highlights Brazil tweaks for clash with the USA

“Intensity”: Elu highlights Brazil tweaks for clash with the USA

The Brazil Women’s U-20 National Team returns to the field this Wednesday (15) at 4 p.m. Brasília time at Riverside Stadium in Kansas (USA) for its second friendly against the United States. For Elu, the friendlies against the Americans are an important opportunity to prepare for the U-20 World Cup.

“It’s really good for us to understand the level of football and our opponents’ strengths. We know the World Cup will be even tougher,” she says.

After the first meeting, goalkeeper Elu highlighted the main points the team has been working on in training and looked ahead to a matchup that will require even more commitment.

Goalkeeper Elu trains with the U-20 National Team for the second friendly against the USA in KansasCredits: Fabio Souza / CBF

According to the goalkeeper, the coaching staff led by Camilla Orlando has been emphasizing key aspects needed to face one of the strongest national teams in the world. In addition to intensity, Elu stressed the importance of being more strategic on the field.

“I think the main thing was intensity, because we know these friendlies will be very demanding, especially with the World Cup in mind. We also have to be a little more street-smart in the game. That will help a lot,” she says.

Another point highlighted by Elu was the analysis work on their opponents, with a focus on neutralizing the Americans’ main strengths. With the first match already played, expectations are for an even more balanced contest.

Goalkeeping coach Bruno Barbosa with players Morganti, Elu, and Josi during a Brazil Women’s U-20 National Team training sessionCredits: Fabio Souza / CBF

“We studied them a lot and worked on their biggest strengths so we can neutralize their game. Now that both teams already know each other, it’s going to be a more intense match. They may change their approach depending on our style, but we’re going in looking for the goal all the time,” she explains.

“I think the difference will be doing what we practice, staying committed, and always giving our all. That’s the secret,” she concludes.

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