Esteban&&Machi: Ancelotti asked Paqueta to take the second penalty, so he complied

Hupu News on November 19 After Brazil’s 1-1 draw with Tunisia, Esteban was asked why he did not take the second penalty kick. He explained awkwardly that he "received an order" that Paqueta must take the penalty.

"This...is an order over there. Of course, I support my teammates, we have to train to improve. If it is in the World Cup, you have to seize the opportunity.

I really wanted to take that penalty kick, but the order came, so I gave the opportunity to my teammates. It was bad luck this time. Now it is time to keep working hard."

Captain Marquinhos returned to the bench and listened to Ancelotti instruct Paqueta to take the penalty kick.

"The situation required some decisions. The final decision must be in the hands of the coach, so I ran over and asked him who he wanted to take the penalty kick.

I think he also wanted to try it and see how Paqueta performed. Unfortunately, he couldn't take the penalty, but that was the reality of the game. We wanted to win this game, but in general, we can learn a lot from it," said Marquinhos.

Esteban is the top scorer since Ancelotti coached the Brazilian national team. He has scored 5 goals. Last Saturday, he opened the scoring with a brilliant shot in the 2-0 win over Senegal.

"This has been a very special year, with ups and downs, but I have overcome all difficulties. Being selected for the national team means that I have done a good job both at the club and in my country. I am very happy to play for the national team."