While the 25-year-old is not assured of a place in Carlo Ancelotti's starting lineup, he said he visualizes the fairytale moment constantly as part of his mental preparation for the tournament, reports Xinhua.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I don't know who the opponent will be, but I know how my goal in the final will happen. I've been visualizing it every day,\"the Zenit Saint Petersburg attacker told Globo Esporte.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"When the moment comes I'll be prepared and focused to score that goal and help Brazil become champion.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Henrique has been a regular fixture in Brazil teams under manager Carlo Ancelotti, having been included in five of six squads since the Italian's appointment in May 2025.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He praised Ancelotti's impact, saying the former Real Madrid boss had encouraged the players to approach games with freedom and flair.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Whenever I join the national team, I put on that shirt and feel like I'm with my friends, like I'm playing with my buddies. That's why every time I step onto the field I want to do it with a light heart and a smile, to bring joy to our Brazilian fans,\" he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Everyone around us with the national team tries to make us as relaxed and comfortable as possible before we step onto the field. Ancelotti says: 'Get the ball, take players on, help defend as well, be yourself, be happy.'<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Whenever I join the national team, I put on that shirt and feel like I'm with my friends, like I'm playing with my buddies. That's why every time I step onto the field I want to do it with a light heart and a smile, to bring joy to our Brazilian fans,\" he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Brazil will begin its World Cup campaign against Morocco on Saturday before meeting Haiti and Scotland in Group C.<\/p>\r\n\r\n