Vanderson: "Confirm the current run of form against Belgrade"
He is full of confidence at the moment. A starter with the Seleção during the international window, Vanderson returned to Monaco pumped up. So at the dawn of a very important week for the Rouge et Blanc, the Brazilian defender appeared at a press conference 48 hours before the reception of Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League at the Stade Louis-II (6:45 p.m.). 🎙️
On the win over Barcelona
It was certainly a big match from our side against Barça! Winning a victory against a team of this quality, and in a great atmosphere at their stadium, was really good for our confidence. It gave us even more confidence in our game on the pitch, but also in the locker room. This success did us a lot of good.
The importance of the match against Belgrade
Against Red Star, we want to confirm the good run we are currently on, with four points taken in two Champions League games. However, it will not be an easy match. We reacted well away to get a draw in Zagreb in difficult conditions, it is therefore necessary to confirm this spirit at home against this Belgrade team.
About his current form
I think it’s a very special moment for me! I’ve already had good periods here at Monaco, but it’s true that I’ve delivered good performances recently against Barcelona and even in Ligue 1. The emotion of returning to the Seleçao is also really strong for me! I have more confidence in myself, and that’s how I explain that everything is going well at the moment on the pitch.
On rotation in the squad
We are a group, and it is important that there is rotation in a season with several competitions. The coach has put this in place, and everyone adheres to it and understands it. I know that I will not play every match, but it is the same for everyone, which means that everyone is fresh before playing a match. It is a good thing that everyone understands this need to rotate, especially since all the positions have two players.
About the Brazilian national team
It’s a childhood dream to play with Brazil, it’s very special for me and my family! So I want to keep working to continue my adventure with the Seleção. People know AS Monaco very well in the country, because many Brazilian players have played for the club in the Principality.
The way to play against low blocks
Maybe it’s more challenging against teams that play in front of their goal. But in any case there is no easy match, whether in Ligue 1 or in the Champions League. Against Lille we were good, the performance was there and it was verified in the numbers, even when playing with 10 against 11. We had a lot of chances, and overall we played a good match, but unfortunately it did not result in a goal.
On Breel Embolo
It is normal for a striker to have more difficult periods without scoring. It is even something normal in this position. Breel is an experienced player, we have complete confidence in him, and we are certain that he will soon find the back of the net and help the team.
On the unbeaten streak
We are doing well at the moment, and still unbeaten, that’s true. Additional pressure? It is certain that this streak in the league as in the Champions League forces us to maintain our level. But we are managing it well, and as our objective is to return to the Champions League next year, it is important to extend this unbeaten streak as much as possible.
