The left back Wendell He recalled after the 1-1 draw of Brazil against Colombia in the America Cup who, despite criticism of the Brazilian team’s play, have not yet lost in the Copa América and predicted that Uruguay, their rival in the quarterfinals, will see “the strength of Brazilian football.”
“We expect a very strong opponent against Uruguay, but they will also see the strength of Brazilian football. We have not lost. We have drawn two games and won one. We are undefeated in the competition,” said the Porto defender in the mixed zone at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Wendell also asked for “a little patience” from his country’s fans because, he said, they are “the most successful team in the world.” “We are ready to face Uruguay and any other opponent,” he said.
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Brazil finished second in Group D with 5 points, after tying Costa Rica (0-0) and Colombia (1-1), and beating Paraguay (1-4). In the quarterfinals, they will face Uruguay next Saturday in Las Vegas.
