Tite reveals he spoke with Bielsa about Leeds United star Raphinha
Brazil manager Tite has revealed that he spoke personally with Marcelo Bielsa about Leeds United ace Raphinha.
The 24-year-old finally made his debut for the Brazilian national team at the beginning of this international break, and he scored his first goals for his country yesterday.
Therefore, in just three games for Brazil, Raphinha has scored twice and assisted twice, and it appears as if the five-time World Cup winners have another star on their hands.
Speaking in his post-match press conference [via Leeds Live], Tite said: “I publicly thank Bielsa for accompanying and working with Raphinha and all the coaching staff that brought him closer to the national team.
“I spoke personally with Bielsa, and I thank him for that support with him.”
Raphinha’s star continues to rise.
The 24-year-old has been lighting the Premier League up for just over a year now, and he has taken that form and displayed it on the international stage.
In his first game, he saved his side from the bench and in his first start against Uruguay, he scored twice and turned in a sensational display.
It is no wonder that Tite wanted to publicly thank Bielsa because it appears as if Brazil have a potential star on their hands.
Now, we have all seen his ability with the Whites, but to do it on the international stage is another thing entirely, and he looked like he had been playing for Brazil for years.
Remember, he has been described as “outstanding” by Leeds Live in the past, and it seems as if he could have a huge future with Brazil and we would be intrigued to see just how good he can become at Elland Road.
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