Melo: ‘I’m not a reserve!’

Felipe Melo hits out at the Brazilian Press - “I’ve played 30 matches for Inter!”

It has been suggested that the midfielder has not been recalled by the Brazilian national team due to his lack of playing time with the Nerazzurri, something he takes issue with.

“Here is the truth,” Melo told Meiahora.

“I’m working hard, and the Brazilian Press says I’m a reserve at Inter, but I’ve played 30 games for the Nerazzurri. Why would I play so much if I was a reserve?

“I’m working hard and I’ve never hidden the fact that my desire is to return to the national team.

“That’s just how the Brazilian Press is today, it’s made up of former pla