The striker believes the Seleção are beginning to find their feet at the Copa América despite the suspension of their inspirational skipper.
Roberto Firmino says Brazil are getting back to their best at the Copa América despite the loss of Neymar to a tournament-ending four-game ban. The Barcelona star was handed the suspension following his sending-off in the Group C loss to Colombia. But as the Seleção prepare to face Paraguay in the quarter-finals on Saturday, Firmino believes they are improving in their captain’s absence. He said: “Of course we are sad because of his suspension and his exit, but the Seleção are looking better and better and we can achieve victories in the Copa América. The knockout fixtures will be the key ones. It will not be easy. All the South Americans are working hard, but our squad is getting stronger and stronger.”