back the supporters' backing, according to forward
Hulk.
Zenit star Hulk has called on his Brazil team-mates to win back
the support of the fans as they prepare to take on Venezuela in
a World Cup qualifier.
Brazil were booed by some supporters during warm-up matches
on home soil prior to the Copa America, after a perceived
distancing of the team from their fan base during their friendly
matches played abroad ahead of the World Cup in 2014.
The five-time world champions were beaten 2-0 by Chile in their
opening qualifier for the 2018 finals last week, causing further
unrest among some fans, and iconic former striker Ronaldo
claimed in a recent interview that the current national team are
uninspiring to watch.
Hulk, however, is determined to get the crowd back on their side
when they host Venezuela in Fortaleza on Tuesday.
"When the Selecao comes to Fortaleza, we're well received," he
said. "Unfortunately we didn't win the opener, but with the
support of the fans, we need to make sure we bounce back with
a big win.
"We've improved in every game and I'm sure we will respond
with some entertaining football again. Everyone here plays for
big teams, in Europe, and we have no reason not to work as a
team. We want to give joy back to the national team.
"The pressure is positive at the beginning of the game, we know
our capabilities and we have to be focused and get the support
of the fans on our side. A quick goal will help a lot. I'm sure
we'll be able to take advantage of the atmosphere."
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