Anderson back in Brazil fold

13 March 2009 13:36
Manchester United midfielder Anderson has expressed his delight at being recalled to the Brazil national team.[LNB] The 20-year-old midfielder missed Brazil's showpiece friendly with Italy in February due to an ankle injury, but has been selected for the nation's upcoming World Cup qualifiers with Ecuador and Peru.[LNB]"I would have loved to be a part of the lovely performance Brazil gave against Italy but I couldn't," said the former Porto star, who has only just returned from a seven week lay-off.[LNB]"The important thing now is that I have recovered and I have the chance to wear the national shirt again.[LNB]"I am very happy to be selected and I will not let either Dunga or the Brazilian people down."[LNB]Disappointing formBrazil have not enjoyed a particularly successful qualifying campaign so far, trailing group leaders Paraguay by six points.[LNB]Subsequently, the tough ties with their South American neighbours have taken on even more importance as Brazil look to avoid the unthinkable - failure to qualify for the World Cup finals.[LNB]"Beating Ecuador in Quito will be a challenge, but Brazil should always be able to clinch the three points," Anderson added.[LNB]"If we also do our best and beat Peru at home, then we'll have a comfortable position in the standings."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports