Andrei regrets the defeat but mentions “a great experience playing alongside idols” | Brazilian national team

Starting with the friendly match against Morocco, which ended in a 2-1 defeat for Brazil in Tangiers, Andre Santos made his professional debut on Saturday. The 18-year-old Vasco midfielder regretted the negative result, but appreciated his experience.

– I’m sad about the result, of course I wanted to debut with a win. But now it’s time to hold your head up, it’s been a great experience to play alongside Idols, like Casemiro, Vinny Jr., who is a reference to me, Rodrigo, Anthony. So now is the time to gain that experience, go back to the club and work harder.

Andre was replaced by Rafael Vega in the 19th minute of the second half. When he left the field, he said he watched Casemiro’s game a lot, another defensive midfielder chosen by Ramon Menezes.

– An incredible experience, I noticed Casemiro a lot, and he is in my position, a reference, every training day I was more impressed with him. So I come back to Vasco with this amazing experience.

Champions of the South American Under-20 Championship, the youngster commented on the differences he saw in the way the professional team plays. And he scored his first match in the yellow jersey, which he promised to frame.

– The game is a little bit different, because it’s a bit faster and the players are stronger. The result did not appear, but it raises your head to work harder.

– My seventh degreeBecause we did not leave with victory, and if it was with victory, it would have been greater. Own jersey, first time with Amarilinha in the main team, number eight, I’m very happy. You can be sure that I will paint a picture with her – conclude.