Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho has admitted that he has been impressed with Anderson Talisca on international duty for Brazil.
The in-form Benfica forward saw his form rewarded with a first call-up to the national squad by coach Dunga for the friendlies with Turkey and Austria.
Fernandinho told O Jogo: ‘I was impressed. I didn’t know him. I didn’t see him play in Brazil but I have seen some Benfica games.
‘He has trained well with the national team and he fits in well with the group. He has great charisma.’