First team

ARANA: "MACHÍN'S QUOTES GIVE ME CONFIDENCE"

10/07/2018

The Brazilian wing-back said his objective was to have a great season with Sevilla FC so he can make the Brazil squad. He also showed gratitude for Pablo Machín's recognition of his good shape and admitted that the Chairman and Caparrós had spoken to him about the subject before his holidays

Guilherme Arana spoke to Sevilla FC media this Tuesday one day after his competitor at wing-back, Sergio Escudero, was interviewed. The Brazilian is one of the players hot on the lips this summer, with Pablo Machín having praised his good shape on return from holidays: "I saw the quotes from the boss, they give me confidence and I hope it shows on the pitch... I know I had to come back well for pre-season because I was overweight. Caparrós and the Chairman spoke with me about improving my shape and on holiday I worked a lot to come back fit".

Arana assured that his desire was to play: "I'm working and my teammates are helping me on the field. I hope to enjoy playing in this shirt and Nervión because I still haven't had the chance to play in our stadium. I'm anxious but very happy".

"Caparrós and the Chairman spoke with me about improving my shape and on holiday I worked a lot to come back fit"

Asked about Pablo Machín, he said: "he's a good coach, he speaks a lot with us, he conveys confidence, he works very hard. I'm sure that this season Sevilla will make their fans very happy".

On competition with Escudero for a starting position, he said: "I spoke a lot with him, it's a healthy battle and I respect him a lot. I want to conquer my space of course, but on the field".

"I'm sure that this season Sevilla will make their fans very happy"

On objectives, Arana showed himself aware that there is "a lot of demand" and that he personally "has the aim of making the Brazil squad. I have been selected for the youth squads but now my aim is to do a good job in this shirt, which is a great thing, and then make the squad".

To finish up, he had a message for Sevillistas: "To the fans I would say things are calm, that Arana is working very hard and that when I step on the field I will give everything and make them happy".