Nobby's Brazilian Style
By Matthew Jones
November 14 2003
Newcastle United midfielder Nolberto Solano is hoping that he can learn from the attitude of Brazil's World Cup winners if he is to help The Magpies' win any long-awaited silverware.
NOBBY'S BRAZILIAN STYLE!
NOBBY EXPLAINED: "As individuals the Brazilian players are the biggest names in football with the fortunes and medals to match.
"It would be easy for them to give less than 100% in international matches and still guarantee their superstar status with their clubs. But every Brazilian is extremely proud to play for his country. There is no greater honour than wearing that famous yellow shirt.
"Everybody knows about Chelsea's big names and they have some of the best players in the world at Stamford Bridge.
"But those players still need to work together, for each other and for their manager. Ranieri has instilled a superb team spirit in a group of players who could lack motivation under the wrong coach."
The Peru international, in Lima ahead of Sunday's meeting with Brazil, can see the same team spirit emerging in Claudio Ranieri's superstar Chelsea side.