Published On: Wed, Mar 20th, 2013

Hernanes warns Brazilian Teammates

playmaker has warned his Brazilian teammates about Italy’s “strong defence.”

The Brazilian midfielder, who has nine caps for the Seleçao, is expecting a very difficult task in breaking the ’s down on Thursday night.

“Italy have a truly strong defence and that is their most important element,”Hernanes stated in his Press conference.

“If we are to win this game, then we will have to play very well in defence, too.”

The two national sides will play once more in 2013 as the pair will meet in this year’s version of the Confederations Cup. That match will take place on June 22 in .

Twitter: @CalcioFarmer. Drew Farmer is the Forza Italian Football Genoa correspondent. 

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About the Author

Drew Farmer

- Born and raised in USA, I've spent much of the last six years living in South Korea, England, Hungary, Qatar and now back to England. My first memories of soccer was playing at the age of 5, but I didn't see my first match on TV until six years later. That was the 1994 World Cup, and I've been hooked ever since. I gained my England FA coaching certificate and coached at the youth level in England and Hungary while working in education. I am the Forza Italian Football Genoa correspondent, at least until they are relegated to Serie B. Forza Grifone! Drew Farmer can be found on Twitter @Calciofarmer.

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