Gabriel Jesus responded to not being selected for the Brazil squad ahead to his country's two friendly matches this month.
Over the coming week, the Samba boys will play Ghana and Tunisia in France as they complete their final tests for the World Cup in Qatar, which they are the favorites to win.
Jesus' exclusion surprised a lot of people because, since joining Arsenal from Manchester City in the summer, he has scored four goals in eight games. His efforts has helped propel Arsenal to the top of the league.
'There was (contact), after the call-up, yes," he told ESPN Brasil. "I respect the coach's decision a lot, I respect Tite, the entire staff,"
"As I said, I'm Brazilian, I'll always root for the team. And I also respect the other players, who have a lot of quality. I'll keep doing my best to have the opportunity again,"
"What is in my control is my performance. I will always try to give my best, finish the plays. Today I had some chances that I could also improve a little more, I know. I've been training, trying to do my best," he concluded.