Corinthians: 20-year-old quarterback takes a wave after winning duel with Hulk

The defender Murillo left with morals of the game that eliminated the Atlético-MG of the Brazilian Cup. At the age of 20, the Corinthians player had a safe performance, won them all against Hulk and waved at the interview he gave after the rating.

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We know the Hulk's ability, the strength he has. But I'm a little strong too, so I could compete. Just kidding.

Murillo laughed in conversation with journalists.

The defender revealed that Corinthians analysts compiled a specific material on Hulk, so the quarterbacks would be more prepared to face Rooster's shirt 7. It worked. Murillo had six duels with Hulk and won them all. According to the site sofascore, the young quarterback spent 90 minutes without even taking a dribble and was the one who defended the most in the match. He was one of the best in the field.

I studied him [Hulk], yes, since the one-way game. We received videos, instructions on what he could do, which takes a lot to the left leg. I managed to perform well, especially alongside Gil and Bruno Méndez, who are crazy, idols to me. We've been able to get it right, it's classification, and now it's to stay focused. There's a lot ahead of us.

He designed Murillo.

The Corinthians will meet their next opponent in the Brazilian Cup in a draw of CBF, which has not yet set date. The quarterfinal games will be held in the first two weeks of July.

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Murillo gets compliments at Corinthians

The quarterback took over and completed ten games in a row as titular to the Corinthians. It has been so dominant in the position that Luxembourg has driven away the experienced Balbuena.

Murillo is a player with very great potential. Even young, he has personality. You miss, but you hit a lot more than you miss.

He praised Luxembourg in his interview.
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