Jorge Jesus Reveals He Was Close to Coaching Brazil, Had Instructions for Preliminary Squad
In an interview with Canal 11, new Portugal national team coach Jorge Jesus revealed he came very close to taking over the Brazilian national team. He stated he had received instructions to prepare a preliminary squad for a March match after Brazil's 4-1 loss to Argentina, but the deal fell through. Jesus, who previously coached Flamengo, considers his current role with Portugal the 'cherry on top of the cake.' He discussed his coaching philosophy, noting that while he largely agreed with Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil squad selections, he would have made some changes, particularly highlighting Flamengo striker Pedro as the best in Brazilian football. Jesus also addressed his approach to player relationships, emphasizing that team interests come first, and reflected on how he has become more tolerant with age.
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