Soccer-Willian urges Brazil's fickle fans to get behind team

By Tatiana Ramil SAO PAULO, May 22 (Reuters) - Chelsea midfielder Willian is confident that Brazil's often fickle fans will be a help rather than a hindrance to the home nation when the World Cup begins in Sao Paulo next month. Brazilian fans frequently boo their own players, especially in big cities like Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo but that changed last year when locals got behind their side during the Confederations Cup and Willian believes their support this time around could be vital. "I like to think that playing at home will be beneficial to Brazil, that the support of fans and family will give us a boost like it did in the Confederations Cup," the influential midfielder said in an email interview with Reuters. "I think the pressure will be on our opponents, who will have to face Brazil at home with the support of the home crowd." One of four Chelsea players in the squad - Oscar, Ramires and David Luiz are the others - Willian is one of the new boys.



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