Fred: “Given the circumstances with a goal right at the end, this is a great result. We did not expect to draw but we are still alive in this competition. We have to improve ahead of the final game to ensure we qualify.”
Elano: “We responded well to going behind. We must improve but we are on the right track. We must now have some peace in which to get better.”
Lucas Leiva: “I think we have to improve. We are aware we had everything to gain, but we still have one more game. Most of the squad feel we gifted two goals to Paraguay. We hope to improve, because otherwise it will be difficult.”
Alexandre Pato: “We are coming together as a team. At least we scored goals today. Now we have to work in order to get better and improve results. The formation was better today. Mano is doing a great job.”
Dani Alves: “I made a bad error, which resulted in their second goal at a time when we were in control of the game. I take my share of the blame and apologise to my teammates. As time goes on, the competition should bring us more rhythm and understanding.”
Neymar: “The ones who criticise you today applauded you yesterday and certainly will applaud you tomorrow. It was not the result we wanted, but let’s lift our heads and work because there is more to come on Wednesday.”
