Chelsea star delighted after international recall

Friday, August 3, 2012
8:30 AM

Ramires is in the Brazil squad to face Sweden

Chelsea star Ramires has expressed his delighted after earning a recall into the Brazil squad for their friendly against Sweden.

The 25-year-old has gone a year without pulling on the famous yellow and green shirt but inspired Chelsea’s victory against Barcelona with a stunning goal.

‘’I’m very happy to be back in the national squad - it feels like the first time all over again after such a long period out of it,’’ the midfielder told Chelsea’s official website.

‘’Every time a squad was announced I would be waiting hopefully, and now, when I didn’t really expect it, I’m back. I’m delighted to be involved again and I hope to be able to remain there for a long time.’’