Paris Saint-Germain’s Brazil international defender Marquinhos has disclosed that his side must work hard if they are to defeat Senegal and Nigeria in their friendlies in October.

The Selecao of Brazil held their first training session on Monday afternoon at the Singapore National Stadium, Kallang, ahead f the friendly with the African oppositions.

Marquinhos told the media that , Nigeria and Senegal are the two best teams on from the continent and they are aware of the threat they poised.

”I know a lot and know their qualities. Senegal is runner-up of the Africa Cup, a very intense, difficult team.

”We have to make a big game, impose our rhythm. They are very intense opponents, aggressive, with physical imposition and technical game too.

”We see great players playing in the major European Leagues, many of them in France”. He said.