Caio Henrique called up for the Brazilian national team, it’s (very) possible!
Already very successful in the jersey of AS Monaco during the last exercise, Caio Henrique (24) confirmed this season that he was indeed a reference to his position in the French championship.
Author of two goals and eight assists in 30 Ligue 1 games, the former Brazilian left-back of Atlético Madrid, who landed on the Rock during the summer transfer window of 2020 against a check for eight million euros , did not hide that he had the Seleção in the back of his mind, during an interview with our colleagues from 20 minutes :
“If I continue to do things well with AS Monaco, I will have an opportunity with the Seleção. I know that the Brazilian staff are watching my matches and several L1 players have already had the opportunity to join the selection. Brazilian like Lucas Paqueta, Gerson and Bruno Guimarães when he was still in Lyon. So if I do my job well here at ASM, maybe I too will have my chance one day.” confided Caio Henrique, who also distinguished himself in the Europa League with AS Monaco this season (two assists on the clock).
And let it be said: the native of Santos would be wrong not to believe in his chances of soon being called up for the first time in the national team of Brazil, which already has many L1 players in its ranks (Neymar, Marquinhos, Lucas Paqueta, Gerson), without forgetting the “old” (Thiago Silva, Bruno Guimarães, Raphinha, Gabriel Magalhães…).
Indeed, if the Brazilian national team has long been able to count on many excellent left sides, with in particular Marcelo or Alex Sandro and Filipe Luis, the Seleção is now struggling to find their successors. Whether it’s Renan Lodi (Atlético Madrid), Alex Telles (Manchester United) or even Guilherme Arana (Atlético Mineiro): none has really given satisfaction to the current coach.
So yes: Caio Henrique will soon be called up to the Brazilian national team, it’s (very) possible! Especially if he continues on his introduction on the side of the Rock and that AS Monaco validates his ticket for the next Champions League …