Douglas Santos: “We have to get this new cycle off on the right foot”

Left-back Douglas Santos declared that Brazil's team aims to commence the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, Copa América, and World Cup cycle with "good results" and a strong start. The 32-year-old defender, who joined the squad on Sunday morning, was the first player selected by manager Carlo Ancelotti to arrive in Brisbane, Australia.

Speaking to CBF TV, Santos expressed his excitement about the opportunity and emphasized the importance of beginning the new cycle with a positive performance. He expressed gratitude for the chance to represent his country once again and reiterated his desire to leave his mark on the team. This is Douglas Santos' first squad list since the previous World Cup, and Ancelotti has called up nine new players, a situation he has experienced himself before.

Santos intends to share his experience with the newer members of the squad, ensuring they feel comfortable and confident on the field. Brazil's next two friendlies will be against Australia and India, with the matches scheduled for October 25 and October 3, respectively.