It’s been a while since Oscar’s last appearance for the Brazilian national team, but the midfielder will have another chance in October, as he was named in the squad for the games against Bolivia and Venezuela.
The call-up was made right before Chelsea’s game against Liverpool on Friday, and the Brazilian spent a few hours without knowing it.
“I’ve heard it after the game. I was not aware. I was very happy, of course”, he told ESPN Brasil.
“Of course I was a little upset because of the game. It was not the game we expected, especially in the first half, we gave them a lot of space. We were too defensive. In the second half we sorted out a bit and improved. I was sad for the game, for the result, and happy for the call-up.”
Asked if manager Tite called him to talk about it before, Oscar said: “No. If I’m here at Chelsea, I will always have a chance, because this is a big European club. And when you’re good at a big European club, you have a chance.
“It was always like that with me. In the five seasons that I’m here at Chelsea, when I’m good, I’m always remembered. I’ve been playing well in this start of the season and I am happy to have been remembered.”
The midfielder was also questioned if he could play in a more defensive role for Brazil, since he’s doing well in this position for Chelsea: “Everyone knows that I can play as a second defensive midfielder, as an advanced midfielder, number 10, number 8.
“I can work in many roles, so Tite knows and the Brazilian people know it too. I’ve been playing for the national team for four years and everyone knows how I play.”
