Goal.com · Oct 26, 2018
Allan the perfect fit for Brazil - Sylvinho
Brazil assistant Sylvinho has hailed new Brazil international Allan as the perfect fit for the Selecao.
Napoli star Allan is hoping to make his international debut next month on the Brasil Global Tour after Friday saw him named in the squad for matches against Uruguay and Cameroon.
And Sylvinho believes the smart-passing 27-year-old who had an outstanding season under then-Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri last term is exactly what modern Brazil are looking for in their midfield.
"We have to monitor players who appear in Europe," said Sylvinho, who was impressed with Allan's displays under Sarri. "We always need to do constant monitoring.