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'Don't crucify Fernandes', says Dunga

Thursday, September 18 2014 by SNTV
  • Intro:

    Brazil head coach Dunga discusses calling up uncapped Mário Fernandes for the Seleção's friendlies with Argentina and Japan. The CSKA Moscow right-back reportedly rejected the opportunity to play for Brazil under then boss Mano Menezes in 2011.

    Script:

    SOUNDBITE (Portuguese) Dunga, Brazil boss

    (On return of Mario Fernandes)

    "Mario Fernandes allegedly refused to play for Brazil three years ago. He was a young player -- he still is. But we all deserve a second chance. We can't crucify anyone for what they've done. Imagine if we crucified journalists for their mistakes or me because of my previous errors. Everyone deserves a second opportunity."

    SOUNDBITE (Portuguese) Dunga, Brazil boss

    (On the 'Superclasico' against Argentina in Beijing)

    "If we take a look on the results of the last World Cup, Argentina reached the final. It is a derby and in a derby anything can happen. Undoubtedly they have a group of players who have been playing together for a longer time than Brazil. But we have skilful players that we are introducing to our squad. It will be an open game."

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