FRANCE 98 – Brazil – Dunga: “The more Argentina is in difficulty, the better things will be for us”

Brazil – Dunga: “The more Argentina is in difficulty, the better things will be for us”

22.06.98 20h33 CET

Comments made in MARSEILLE

DUNGA, captain (8):

“BRAZIL can still develop its game. After the match against NORWAY, we’ll have a better idea of who the final team should be. With regard to other adversaries, NIGERIA has confirmed its potential and the NETHERLANDS have some great players. The more ARGENTINA is in difficulty, the better things will be for us. The main thing is to be ready tomorrow, whatever the composition is of the teams. We have particular grudge against NORWAY. It’s a match like any other and we have to play to win. We’ll succeed thanks to our strong will and powerful play.”

TAFFAREL (1):

“Against NORWAY, we will be totally determined, even if there are some changes in the team line-up. BRAZIL’s aim is to win, and we feel strong, while keeping our ‘feet on the ground’.”

ROBERTO CARLOS (6):

“We don’t know the starters who’ll be coming up against NORWAY. This match will avenge the defeat we conceded in a friendly match against these same Norwegians.”

DENILSON (19):

“I don’t know if it will be my turn to play. ZAGALLO still hasn’t told me anything. I’m anxious to participate in my first World Cup. The main thing is for BRAZIL to win, even if I don’t play. Against NORWAY, we’ll have to watch out for high balls over our defence line.”

BEBETO (20):

“Against NORWAY, the only solution is speed. BRAZIL have everything going for them to put up a good fight.”

LEONARDO (18):

“I still don’t know whether I’ll be playing on Tuesday 23 June… Mario ZAGALLO hasn’t yet announced the starters. In any case, the BRAZIL team will certainly be attack oriented. We may even play with three main forwards. NORWAY is a difficult team to play. We’re going to take this match, even if we’ve already qualified. In a World Cup, every win is important.”