Mano Menezes observing the great form of Benfica goalkeeper Artur Moraes – Liga Sagres News
Brazil national team coach Mano Menezes has lauded the current form of Benfica goalkeeper, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Artur-c6727 Moraes, and said the shot-stopper will eventually make his way into the Selecao squad if he continues his great start to the season.
Artur has shined in the opening exchanges of the new season, putting in superb displays against the likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Twente-c39233 in the UEFA Champions League.
With his great performances, it was highly expected that the 30-year-old would finally be able to don the Brazilian colours and mark his first cap in the friendly against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ghana-c2905. However, Mano Menezes thought otherwise and excluded him from the team.
Despite his decision, the trainer reiterated that he was well up-to-date with the goalie’s form and that he was keeping tabs on him ever since his playing days in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Brazil-c2858, so that it he could be utilized later on.
"We know Arthur from the time he played in Brazil and we will continue to observe it," he said.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Botafogo-c38671) were the ones called up for the clash against the African giants. Brazil won the game by a slender 1-0 margin.
While facing criticism for not including the Benfica star in his team plans, Mano Menezes has stuck to his decisions and said that he was pleased with the choices he had made. The 49-year-old also added that if a player did prove his worth on the domestic
front, he would certainly stand a chance of representing his nation.
"We are well served, we are pleased with the goalkeepers called up, but I always said I try to respect the production of the players. What they do in their clubs is what lead them to the Brazil team,” Menezes was quoted as saying.
Although missing out on the opportunity of representing his country, Artur Moraes is still one of the best goalkeepers plying their trade in the Portuguese Primeira Liga. And if he manages to continue his winning ways, he will have legitimate claim on Brazil’s
number one jersey soon enough.
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