Jefferson, idol of Botafogo, makes projection of Lucas Perri in the National Team

Hours before the match against Defense and Justicewhich determined the elimination of the Botafogo at South American, lucas perri received the news that he was summoned to the Brazilian Team. Therefore, this has been one of the most discussed topics within the club from Rio de Janeiro, which has a representative in the main team after some time.

Jefferson, the club’s historic goalkeeper who had several calls for the Brazilian national team, spoke about Lucas Perri and his potential in the national team. In an interview withGE‘, the idol from Botafogo stated that he believes in the goalkeeper’s potential, hoping that he will be called up again in other situations.

“Certainly, he has all the conditions to stay in the national team. The first thing is to keep your feet on the ground. Keep working the way you are. It’s hard to get there, harder to stay. He has many other goalkeepers. If he stays focused”said Jefferson, the last Botafogo goalkeeper to be called up to the national team before Perri.

The former goalkeeper spoke about the feeling of sharing responsibilities between the club and the national team. “When I was called up for the first time, I knew I had to be the Jefferson of the national team, but I had to return to Botafogo and I needed to stay focused. If he keeps it up, he has a very long walk.”said.

After years going through complicated situations in Brazilian football, Botafogo leads the Brasileirão with ease and is the favorite to take the title in 2023. Therefore, Jefferson also spoke about this moment. “I think continuity. We knew that Botafogo would not be restructured overnight. It would take time, trust work. Give opportunity to those who are there”finished.