Fernandes reacts to World Cup heartbreak

“You don’t have to raise or lower your head,” he said. “Now it’s time to reflect, each one, on what the World Cup was like, go home, be with the families, because we’ve been away for a long time, even to recover mentally it’s important.”

Fernandes, who ends the tournament with five goal involvements (two goals, three assists), continued: “This squad will be back and will give a great response: everyone here represents the squad with maximum commitment.

“We always want to represent our country in the best way.”