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Tottenham forward Richarlison has said therapy \u201csaved my life\u201d as he welcomed the incorporation of a psychologist to Brazil\u2019s national team staff.<\/p>\n
Brazil\u2019s Football Confederation (CBF) unveiled on Monday their new technical staff working under coach Dorival Junior, with Marisa Lucia Santiago appointed as the team\u2019s psychologist.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s very important for the national team to have a psychologist to help the players,\u201d Richarlison said.<\/p>\n
\u201cOnly we know the pressure we suffer, not just on the pitch but off it. I suffered more even outside. It\u2019s important to have a psychologist.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe know the prejudice that exists when someone says they are looking for help \u2014 I myself had it, but I don\u2019t have it any more.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a national team player with an active voice, I tell people to seek help because it saved my life. I was already at rock bottom.\u201d<\/p>\n
Richarlison, 26, revealed in September that he would seek psychological help following a \u201cturbulent time off the field\u201d that had affected his performances.<\/p>\n
Richarlison admitted it was tough to deal with a groin injury which led to him undergoing surgery in November.<\/p>\n
\u201cI went through months of difficulty, with pain in my groin. Thankfully, I had the operation and it went well. I worked hard and I returned earlier than expected. I feel 100%,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Richarlison will earn his 50th cap with Brazil if he plays in the upcoming friendlies against England on Saturday and Spain on March 26.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t want to stop, I want more, the next mark will be 100 [international] games,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI hope I can progress and achieve important titles. [It is a] very big responsibility to wear this jersey.<\/p>\n
\u201cI myself carry a very strong image, where children like me a lot. I always try to walk the line, so as not to disappoint.<\/p>\n
\u201cI know the responsibility I carry with this shirt, [and] for a big club in England [also].\u201d<\/p>\n
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