On Wednesday, 23 March, National Team of Russia had the first training session within the frames of preparation for friendly matches against Lithuania and France. The new player of the team – goalkeeper Guilerme – replied to the questions of media.

-How do you like it in the National Team of Russia?

- Good atmosphere, excellent spirit. Everything is ideal just like it has to be in the national team!

- How did you work with Kritsyuk?

- Normal. Good guy. We can also chat in Portuguese to each other. But, of course, we communicate in Russian.

- After Sergey Ovchinnikov you are the first Lokomotiv goalkeeper who was invited to the National Team of Russia. Did you have any talks about Loko?

- Yes, but mostly we spoke about national team. We know each other for a long time. When I arrived to Loko he worked individually with me a lot, helped me to adapt in Russia. He helped me a lot then! Now he welcomed me warmly, and we had a good talk.

- Do you have any anxiety related to travelling to France due to the latest events in Brussels?

- No. We are football players and we should think about the game. I believe that everything will be safe. No fear.

- Tarasov often says that foreigners, including you, should not be playing for the national team. What did he tell you now?

- He congratulated me. And I asked him: “What happened? You have been against my playing for the national team!” It is a joke of course. Everything is fine. I realize that patriotism exists. But I have been for a long time here. And I can consider myself as Russian. I am one hundred percent sure that decision to play for Russia was not a mistake. I am quite confident about this.

- What is the difference between the system of goalkeeper coaching in Brazil and in Russia?

- Frankly speaking, I don’t remember. I was nine years ago in Brazil, and I am one hundred percent sure that a lot has changed there.

- You are the only one today who was training in shorts, and not long pants. Aren’t you afraid of frosts?

- I got used to that. And I am really not afraid of frosts!