Emerson Royal eyes Brazil return, inspired by Danilo and Alex Sandro | OneFootball

Emerson Royal joins Flamengo aiming for a return to the Brazilian National Team

On Tuesday (29), Flamengo presented right-back Emerson Royal, who was at Milan (ITA), as the team's new signing. During the press conference, the defender was asked about the Brazilian National Team and mentioned that there are examples within Mengão, like Danilo and Alex Sandro, who continue to be called up.

— There was that episode with the National Team in 2022, when I was almost called up, and we're talking about the National Team, which has very high demands. There are things that shouldn't happen, but they happened to me. I've had many stints with the Brazilian National Team, played many games, and as a football player, that's normal — started Emerson Royal.

— There are matches where you get it right and others where you make mistakes, and that can be crucial. I remained calm, working. I see players like Alex Sandro and Danilo, who came from Juventus (ITA) and returned to the National Team. That catches my attention. I know I have potential and I will keep doing my work to have another opportunity — concluded the new Flamengo signing.

WHO ARE THE EXAMPLES?

Flamengo recently signed Danilo and Alex Sandro when both were still playing in Italian football, for Juventus. Thus, returning to Brazil did not eliminate their chances of being called up to the Brazilian National Team. This is because both continue to be called: first by Dorival Júnior and then by Carlo Ancelotti.

WHEN WILL EMERSON ROYAL DEBUT FOR FLAMENGO?

Emerson Royal can already debut for Flamengo. This is because the right-back's name was published in the Daily Information Bulletin (BID) of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). Thus, the new red-black reinforcement is an option for coach Filipe Luís.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Thus, with Emerson Royal available, Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (31). O Mais Querido faces Atlético-MG at Maracanã, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), in a match valid for the Copa do Brasil. Therefore, Coluna do Fla brings all the information before and after the match.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.