Marquinhos wary of Nigeria, Senegal

Brazil defender, Marquinhos has disclosed that the Selecao must work hard if they are to defeat Senegal and Nigeria in the friendlies scheduled to take place later this month.

The Selecao of Brazil held their first training session on Monday afternoon at the Singapore National Stadium, Kallang, ahead of the friendly with the African oppositions.

Marquinhos told the media that Nigeria and Senegal are the two best teams on the continent and they are aware of the threat they poised.

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“I know a lot and know their qualities. Senegal is runner-up of the Africa Cup, a very intense, difficult team.

“We have to make a big game, impose our rhythm. They are very intense opponents, aggressive, with physical imposition and technical game too.

“We see great players playing in the major European Leagues, many of them in France,” the Paris Saint-Germain player said.