Caio Henrique: “I fulfilled a childhood dream by playing for Brazil”
There is no stopping the newly-minted Brazilian international. Having just returned from his first matches with the Brazilian national team, Caio Henrique will dive back into Ligue 1 this weekend, where he is taking to the league like a fish to water. With four assists since the start of the season, he is contributing to a very good start for the Rouge et Blanc, current leaders of Ligue 1. He mentioned this form in particular at a press conference, as well as his first minutes with Brazil. 🎙
His first international cap
I’m very happy, because I fulfilled a childhood dream by wearing this jersey for the first time. This is what we all want when we are young in Brazil. So I was very happy to be called up. My family was obviously proud of me, it’s an indescribable, unique feeling. But I hope to see more caps in the future.
Ligue 1 is one of the best leagues in the World in my opinion, it has progressed a lot in recent years with a very high technical level in particular. I know that the Brazilian staff watches the French top flight matches, so I will continue to work to hope to return there.
His integration into the Seleção
I already knew a few players, with whom I had played at U23 level, and I also met players who I have faced. I felt good, and I was well integrated, because everyone made me feel at ease. I am really happy because I was very peaceful and in good conditions to work. Everything went well for me, even though it was something new.
On the team’s strong start to the season
I think the big change this season is above all mental. The team works hard every day to be ready for every game. We give everything so that the collective can shine. And by working hard, we hope to continue to achieve results. It will be very difficult against Lorient, but we will have to give everything to pick up the three points.
Coming back from the international break
I don’t think the dynamic will be broken after this international break in September. All the players who left for international duty have come back with the same state of mind. We have resumed working here and the goal is to return to playing internationally. So we have to continue to perform well.
La séance du jour marquait le retour de nos internationaux 👋🔙 pic.twitter.com/SBEadK9B4D
— AS Monaco 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco) September 14, 2023
About Adi Hütter
I feel good in the playing system advocated by the coach, who wants to play offensively. With Vandi, we can use our qualities more, this allows us to bring more attacking play on the flanks. Besides, he has already scored a goal! We feel really good about this philosophy of play.
Goals for the season
The team’s goal is to finish as high as possible. We know it will be very difficult to finish top, because there are a lot of good teams. But we are working very hard every day for this and to get back into the Champions League in particular.
His feeling within the Club
I feel good here, I have been here for three years and I now know the Club very well, the people who work there. I have had the opportunity to progress here, but also to experience my first cap with Brazil. I am very grateful for it, and I have to continue like this, but I am at peace.
His personal goals
Just like in each season I set goals for myself, whether it’s a number of assists or a number of goals I want to score. The coach also has some for me, and they are identical, so I will give everything to achieve them.
Avec 25 passes décisives depuis la saison 2020-2021, Caio Henrique est le meilleur passeur brésilien du Big 5 sur la période 🥇🇧🇷
— AS Monaco 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco) September 6, 2023
Best passer… behind Golovin!
No, there is no competition with Golo’ (smile). I’m always happy to provide an assist or score, but the most important thing is to help the team. I’m not focused on my personal statistics. We know that the important thing for AS Monaco is to win matches, and to do that, you have to score and provide assists. But no matter who does it, it’s the collective that takes precedence. There is a really good state of mind in the locker room.
