Brazil recruit psychologist as Neymar and his team-mates struggle to mentally cope with the expectation of a home World Cup
Luiz Felipe Scolari has taken the step of bringing in a
sports psychologist as he tries to find a way to help Neymar and his
team-mates cope with the pressures of a World Cup on home soil.
Brazil recruit psychologist to help Neymar and his team-mates mentally cope with the expectation of a home World Cup
- Luiz Felipe Scolari brings in sports psychologist to help Brazil squad
- Regina Brandao recruited to help the squad cope with expectation
- Neymar in particular has said that he is 'enjoying' speaking to Brandao
Luiz Felipe
Scolari has taken the step of bringing in a sports psychologist as he
tries to find a way to help Neymar and his team-mates cope with the
pressures of a World Cup on home soil.
In
the wake of their draining penalty shoot-out victory over Chile, the
Brazil manager has recruited Regina Brandao to help the players deal
with the overwhelming levels of expectation from the public and media.
Brazil
face an in-form Colombia side in the quarter-finals on Friday, and
Neymar in particular has expressed his delight at the psychological help
the squad is receiving.
Coping: A smiling Neymar insists that he can deal with the level of expectation placed upon him
Leading from the front: Neymar in training with his Brazil team-mates ahead of their match with Colombia
Laid out: Neymar has had to deal with the burden of the expectations of a nation
'I had
never done anything like it before and I am quite enjoying it,' said the
forward, who broke down in tears following their dramatic win over
Chile.
'It is not only us, in football, who are surrounded by emotion every day and need psychologists.
'I think it could do every person good, to make one more relaxed.
'We
have a very good relationship with Regina Brandao. She is a great
person. I am learning a lot and I hope to continuing doing it.'
Pressure: Neymar breaks down in tears after his side's dramatic victory over Chile
Step up: Fellow forwards Hulk and Fred have just one goal between them so far
With
the likes of Fred and Hulk struggling badly, there is an overwhelming
burden upon the 22-year-old to perform - and he has responded in kind
scoring four goals so far.
But Neymar insists that he will not crack under the pressure that has been put upon him by the Brazilian fans and media.
'I
don't feel overburdened either on the pitch or off it. I have
team-mates who help me by winning the ball back, scoring goals, setting
them up,' he added.
'The Brazil team doesn't have just one person who has to do everything.'
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