Cruzeiro congratulate Jonathan Jesus on his first Brazil call-up
Cruzeiro celebrated defender Jonathan Jesus on social media after his first call-up to the senior Brazil squad, chosen by Carlo Ancelotti for the November friendlies against Japan and Singapore. The 22-year-old has 39 appearances and one goal for the club and broke through under Artur Jorge.
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O Cruzeiro homenageou Jonathan Jesus nas redes sociais na tarde desta quinta-feira (29). O zagueiro foi convocado pela primeira vez para a Seleção principal.
Quem o escolheu foi Carlo Ancelotti, para os amistosos de novembro contra Japão e Singapura. O defensor de 22 anos aparece entre as novidades da lista.
Na publicação, o clube celebrou o momento e chamou o jogador pelo apelido: “Jonathan Jesus foi chamado pelo treinador Carlo Ancelotti para as partidas amistosas da Seleção Brasileira contra Japão e Singapura! É a primeira convocação do nosso zagueiro!”
O reconhecimento veio também do treinador. Na entrevista coletiva, Ancelotti destacou as características do defensor e elogiou capacidade física e técnica, citando velocidade, agressividade na marcação e inteligência de jogo.
“É um zagueiro muito forte, que tem todas as características necessárias para ser um zagueiro. É muito rápido, agressivo, inteligente”, disse o comandante da Seleção.
A convocação coroa uma temporada de afirmação: são 39 participações com a camisa celeste e um gol marcado. O zagueiro ganhou espaço sob o comando de Artur Jorge, consolidou-se entre os titulares e virou peça importante da organização defensiva mineira.
Além da regularidade, chama atenção a qualidade na saída de bola, com bom aproveitamento nos passes e participação na construção desde o campo de defesa.
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