Brazil World Cup qualifiers 3-0 Chile, Chelsea young player Estewan scored the first goal of his personal national team's career. Estewan was interviewed and talked about his Brazilian national team and coach Ancelotti. What does it feel like to...
Brazil World Cup qualifiers 3-0 Chile, Chelsea young player Estewan scored the first goal of his personal national team's career. Estewan was interviewed and talked about his Brazilian national team and coach Ancelotti.
What does it feel like to score the first goal in the national team?
Ah, man, my mind is like playing a movie, right? Because I'm still young, I've always dreamed of wearing this yellow shirt and scored my first goal for the Brazilian national team. It is also the dream of me and my family to realize this dream now.
Do you think it has left a good impression on the fans?
I think we are constantly improving both in training and in competition. We played a great game and I think it was enough to bring happiness to the Brazilian fans and let them see that we are improving, working hard and doing well. I think the last experience was very positive. What is the relationship between
and coach Ancelotti?
The relationship is very good. He gave me the freedom of the whole world to play my football and be myself. He gave me the freedom to play, didn't he? So, it is incredible to feel this care, feel everything he represents, and be able to get opportunities under him... I am constantly learning and trying to learn a lot from him every day. He is a very smart coach, someone who always wants us to be the best. So, I'm making the most of it.
Are these communications more about performance, what he expects from you on the court, or about life, and advice outside of football?
is all-round, do you know? Regarding how to grow up to be a human being... He often jokes with me about learning English and says it is good for life. In football, they also try to guide me on and off the court and always communicate with me. This makes me stronger and allows me to learn more every day and pursue more, both on and off the court, so this is good for both.
Have your English improved?
Yes, I have seen a lot of progress. Because it's easier to learn there. You speak English every day and you are in contact every day. Of course, there are two Brazilians in the club and I will end up spending more time with them. But they also forced me to speak English. So, it became much easier to learn in the end.
What was the experience of working with such an important coach in football history?
is great, it's very cool. This is good for everyone. He is a coach who has won almost every possible championship and has worked with countless top players. He had that humility, willingness to learn Portuguese, be with us, joke with us, talk with us. This can help us keep improving. Have the humility that knows we can improve and we can play. So, I think it's very cool.
What "marks" of Ancelotti have you seen from the national team?
I think the level of commitment of everyone on the team is incredible under Ancelotti. I don't think there is vanity here. Here, everyone is for the Brazilian national team and everyone wants to win. Everyone wants to give the best performance for the Brazilian national team and fans. I think Ancelotti has been emphasizing this, let’s play well and let us keep improving. We are growing. I think this is very important.
In his three games, Brazil has conceded no goals. Defense is the hallmark of the Italian football school. Does he ask you a lot in this regard?
Yes. Everyone has high requirements for themselves on the court, in order not to concede the ball, to keep the opponent's team from playing their own rhythm. Like I said, there is no vanity here, everything here is for the collective. This is for the best interest of the Brazilian national team, so everyone plays their role well. Especially in defense. So, everyone is involved in defense and everyone is involved in offense. Ultimately, this also keeps the team growing.
How important is the World Cup to you?
is very important. I think the biggest goal of all players is the World Cup. This is the most important event. I think I'm developing at Chelsea right now and I'm getting the opportunity and taking advantage of it. We do dream of the World Cup, we dream of and are working on it. I try to learn the most every day at Chelsea and here (the national team) so that my football keeps improving. Ultimately, if everything goes well, a call will be a dream come true.
What do you think is so unique to the World Cup?
Oh, everything. The whole country stops to see you play. Being there, representing the Brazilian national team, I think that must be an incredible and unparalleled feeling. Not to mention bringing happiness to all fans.
This is your fifth time being selected for the national team, but it is still the beginning for you. How is your relationship with other players? Who are you closest to?
The relationship with everyone here is very good, do you know? Of course, we are closer to Joao Pedro and Andre Santos because we are together every day (at Chelsea). As for the older players, Marginhos is someone who has helped me a lot. Allison, Rafinia, Paqueta, Guimaraes... These are the players who helped me a lot in the early days of my career in the national team.
