> “We are high-level players and what we always want is to play. Regarding Raphinha’s situation, his expression was misinterpreted. We are human beings and, obviously, we need rest, even mentally. In Europe, we play every two or three days… That’s a lot of games,” he told a press conference.
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> “When we come to the national team, we want to make the most of it, learn, and many people misinterpret something we say. That’s what happened with Raphinha. We didn’t see any statement that he came to rest. We know how much he gives to the national team. He’s an exemplary guy for us.”