Douglas Luiz, a Villa midfielder, has been called up to the Brazil national team as a result of his excellent form.
The 25-year-old has been called up for World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina, and interim head coach Fernando Diniz claims he is in the best shape of his career.
Luiz has had a significant impact on Villa’s strong start to the season, scoring six goals in 17 appearances across all competitions. He won the most recent of his nine senior caps in October 2021, as part of the Brazil team that won gold at the Tokyo Olympics.
Diniz admitted that his performances for Villa meant he couldn’t be overlooked any longer.
“Douglas is one of the highlights of the Premier League, he’s a player who’s been monitored here for a long time,” said the Brazilian coach. “He was a member of the first team and an Olympic champion. I’ve known him since he was a child, and he’s in the prime of his career.” It’s a well-deserved promotion. He’s a player with a lot of character who has everything it takes to lead the national team into a new era.
Luiz, who joined Villa from Manchester City in 2019 for £15 million, was recently nominated for the Premier League’s October player of the month award. Supporters can vote online, and the winner will be announced on Friday.
