Brazilian legend Rivaldo believes that Everton summer signing Bernard has rejuvenated his career since making the move from Shakhtar Donetsk.
The 26-year old joined as a free agent after leaving the Ukrainian giants in the summer, and has so far impressed on Merseyside, having made eight appearances for the Toffees this season.
And Rivaldo, a World Cup winner with 74 Brazilian caps, believes that Bernard could force his way back into the Seleção side if he keeps up his current form.
Talking exclusively to Star Sport, Rivaldo said:
He [Bernad] is a good player that took part at World Cup in 2014.
I think he made the right choice to join Everton as he was already for three or four years at Ukraine and sometimes it’s good to make a club change, especially when you come to a stronger championship as Premier League.
He is already making some impact and can keep improving. He is a small and light player and Premier League is a very physical competition, but he is very talented, and I believe he can make a good career there.
He has an opportunity to produce a good campaign with Everton, scoring goals and assisting for others to earn his place back to Brazilian national team.
This is a very noticed competition, the Premier League, and if he performs well, I think he can join his team-mate Richarlison in the Brazil team soon.
The versatile forward already has 14 caps for Brazil, and last played for his country during the historic 7-1 World Cup semi-final loss to Germany, where he played the full 90 minutes.
If he does receive a call-up, Bernard would join fellow Blues forward Richarlison in the squad, with the former Watford man having made his international debut earlier this season.
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