Brazil lives intensely the hours before the match against the team coached by Ramón Díaz , a rival that complicates with pure temperament. In addition to the fight for the title, the need to clear the sanction of Neymar in the remaining matches of the Copa increases the pressure.
Willian analyzed his rival and took a few minutes to talk about
Juan Guillermo Cuadrado
, his teammate in
Chelsea
.
Brazil could face
Colombia
again if both teams overcome their respective quarterfinal matches.
Colombia vs. Argentina.
It's going to be a very good match, Colombia has great players like Argentina.
I hope Cuadrado can have a great match, I wish him good luck.
Cuadrado. He is a great football player, he played really well against us. Surely, at Chelsea, he can give us a hand, but adapting to English football is difficult. In the Colombian National Team, he is one of the great names and has everything to continue evolving in his football.
Would you like a victory for Colombia? I didn't say that, I just wished Cuadrado good luck.
Possibility of facing Messi. It will always be interesting to face Argentina. All players dream of playing in that classic match. We have to start preparing in case that happens.
Paraguay. They are a competitive opponent, who fights for the full 90 minutes. We know very well how to play against those opponents. I hope this time we can have a match where the national team can play its own game, that joyful but responsible game.
Pollution in Santiago. The players are not feeling it much because we are always in the hotel. In the matches, no one has complained about it, I hope it doesn't harm the national team.
Lionel Messi. He is an idol, his talent is indisputable. He has no comparison with anyone, I've always enjoyed watching him on the field. Many people around the world stop to watch him.
Your role without Neymar. For me, it's not different. I always try to play my best, I try to play in my own way, to show my best football. I worked hard to join the national team and to compete in the Copa. The national team has great players to make a difference, this championship is not won with individualities but with a strong team.
Need to win to fulfill Neymar's sanction. We are aware of that. Our focus is on Paraguay. We must be concentrated to know how we are going to face them, we are watching videos, analyzing all the available information to have a good match.
The objective in the Copa. The will to win is natural. We must focus, stay concentrated to reach the final and consequently win a title. We are aware of our quality, we know what we can do for the national team. We want to win this cup for ourselves, not to prove something to others.