There are three assists in two games, regularity between the holders, shirt 10 and Bahia track. These were the credentials that Everton Ribeiro presented on the afternoon of last Sunday by commanding A in a Fonte Nova crowded arena. Among the more than 45,000 spectators at the Brazilian National Team coach, who saw the midfielder give two great goals for goals.
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This whole context can rekindle the hope of calling for Everton Ribeiro, who, despite the 36 years, presents refined football and is a reference of this Bahia who dreams of great things in the Brasileirão.
– Any player who is acting has to think of selection, regardless of age. We know that there are many quality players, Brazil is a barn of stars. Very happy to be in a big club like Bahia and see the coach of the Brazilian team follow the match at Fonte Nova, watch the fans show and have the players with this contact in the national team. This is very good for Bahia to put themselves among the big clubs in Brazil. I intend to continue at a high level. Who knows, right… we are always available to the national team, ”said Everton in an interview in the mixed zone of the Fonte Nova Arena.
But it is worth remembering that, even presenting a great football, the physical aspect can be a limiter for Everton Ribeiro. The midfielder has three goals and five assists in 43 games this year, but was only the initial whistle to the final whistle on the field only once, just last Wednesday, in the semifinals of the Northeast Cup against Ceará, after being suspended in the previous game against Corinthians.
Bahia dreams high
Bahia’s next challenge will be more decisive again, this time against Fluminense, for the quarterfinals game of the Brazilian Cup. It is another front for Tricolor to fetch the title, as it is also in the final of the Northeast Cup. But for Everton Ribeiro, the Brazilian Championship must be special attention.
– We think of the game, we want to get as far as possible. But what sustains us is the Brazilian Championship, which gives us a place in Libertadores and leaves us ready to throw the hearts. Whenever we enter it is to give life and very focused. It has worked very well.
The tricolor closes the 21st round in fourth position, with 36 points, four more compared to Botafogo, which comes close behind.
