Luiz Felipe Scolari: Players know nobody's place is safe

Luiz Felipe Scolari

Luiz Felipe Scolari has said that Brazilian players should not sacrifice regular playing in favour of lucrative deals this season as the country prepares to host the 2014 World Cup.

“A player who wants to play for Brazil has to think about the national team and not just think about the monetary side,” Scolari said. “The spirit we showed at the Confederations Cup was absolutely spectacular.

“But now it’s over and we’re on a new path. The athletes have to remember that a lot can happen – players not getting regular games, transfers, players, dropping out of favour at their clubs. The players know that nobody has made sure of their place.”

Julio Cesar, who played in goal during the 2013 Confederations Cup, will play in the Championship after Queens Park Rangers were relegated last season. But Scolari told ESPN that football is more important than the level where he is playing.

“If possible, he needs to try and play; it doesn’t matter if it’s in the second division, third division or tenth division. I want to be able to see how they are playing and if they are in the right state.”