This week, Sheffield United midfielder Vini Souza had a word or two with the Brazilian media.
The 24-year-old was interviewed by Coluna do Fla, a Flamengo-dedicated channel, and had a lot to say about his former club in Rio de Janeiro.
Souza also talked a little about his time at Sheffield United, where he considers that he’s been playing well, despite the club’s complicated situation this season.
His opinion on the difference between his own performances and the Blades’ form was made clear in a specific question about the national team, with the interviewer asking whether he was hopeful of making it to the squad with the arrival of a new coach.
“Honestly? No,” Vini Souza told Coluna do Fla.
“Not because of me, but because of the situation at my club. I think that for the national team it’s a bit of a problem. That’s my opinion. But not in relation to my football. I think that for my football I could [get called up], I really could. But there’s the whole thing, you know.
“My team doesn’t keep the ball much either. That’s very important for the national team. So it’s going to weigh a bit. And the players who went can defend and have the ball, so they can stand out more. And, well, the guys are doing a brilliant job too. So I was really cool.”
Sheffield United spent €12.5m to sign Souza from Lommel SK last summer. So far, he’s made 29 appearances for the Blades, and the investment was probably worth it, as he’s stayed on the pitch for 86% of their minutes in the Premier League.
