Defensive midfielder Paulinho will have a tough job when Brazil begins playing the Confederations Cup.
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Paulinho has a key role in Brazil's squad in the World Cup warm-up tournament: Protecting the defense and giving freedom to the team's talented strikers.
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The Corinthians midfielder, touted to make the move to Europe in the next transfer window, has been one of the regular starters since Luiz Felipe Scolari returned to the command of the "Selecao" in December.
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He knows Scolari wants him in charge of defense first, but says he also has the freedom to show up on attack whenever possible. He has already scored three goals for the national team.