Brazil Braces for Tough Test Against Aggressive Morocco in Friendly Match

For the Brazilian goalkeeper of Manchester City, Morocco has a "strong and aggressive" team, with a "passionate" public. Even if the confrontation will remain friendly, it is important for the two teams on many levels. Morocco wants to take its revenge, while Brazil wants to remain undefeated.

Presented as one of the most experienced players in the Brazilian national team, Ederson predicts an intense match. "It will be a difficult match because their team is very good, very aggressive and strong. Their public is very passionate. I remember in Qatar, I was going back to the hotel when they qualified on penalties against Spain in the round of 16."

The Brazilian team is in Morocco with an interim coach. The 29-year-old player is convinced that Ramon Menezes will do his best to ensure that Brazil wins a third victory against Morocco. "I think a united and happy group can achieve many things. It’s true that in football, there are defeats, draws and victories [...], as a player, I always think of adapting to these situations, because the life of a player is like that. Ramon will implement ideas during training and the Saturday match. It’s up to us to take advantage of the opportunity, just as he will certainly take advantage of the opportunity to be in charge of the national team during this international break."

The match between the Seleçao and the Atlas Lions is this Saturday, March 25 at the Grand Stade de Tangier. It is Morocco’s first match since its return from the World Cup in Qatar.