If the coach of the national team were any other Brazilian, they would say that he organized a strong boom in the draw 0-0 with Ecuador. The seven defenders (four of the defense and three of midfield), sometimes eight with Stephen’s retreat on the right, blocked the entrance of the area efficiently. Ecuador did not have a single clear chance of goal because of the positioning and quality of the defenders and the huge deficiency of Ecuadorian attackers. The two holders, Valencia, who plays at Inter, and Plata, from Flamengo, made a lot of missing.
Strategist Ancelotti, concerned about the large number of goals conceded by the qualifying selection, planned the set off to attract Ecuador and counterattack with the fast Vini and Stephen. It worked well only the first part. Missed the most important. This is the great transformation of football in recent years in the great teams: valuing much more beauty and offensive bids than defensive.
The three midfielders in Brazil scored a lot, but failed to get out of marking, exchange passes and have the dominance of the ball. The few times Vini and Stephen had the ball, they could not dribble the markers. Richarlison, when he received the ball, gave her to the opponent.
Casemiro commanded the defensive system. Defendant defender Alexsandro was very well. It is tall, strong and fast and has a good pass. He and Marquinhos made a great duo. The two sides, which were no more than midfield, also scored well.
On Tuesday, against Paraguay, it must be different and better. Even if Ancelotti keeps all holders, the team should have more the ball and create chances of goal. Gerson and Bruno Guimarães need to get closer to the front three.
Acting with three midfielders, as did Brazil, does not mean playing with three steering wheels. Portugal and Spain, which will make this Sunday (8) the final of the League of Nations, play with three in midfield and are teams that stand out for the attack. The three of each team are skilled, have great technique and slide on the lawn, from one intermediate to another. Mark, create and attack. It’s beautiful to see them play.
It is exceeded to act with two only markers in line, with a sock of connection, shirt 10, centered and responsible for all the frames of the plays, as well as two open, isolated ends, and a static center forward finisher, shirt 9. Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored the goal of Portugal’s 2-1 win over Germany, is a well -designed exception, as it is 40 years old and perhaps the biggest finisher of football, which is not meaning Best player of all time, as he thinks he is.
While Brazil lacks stars in midfield, which act from one intermediate to another, these players left in the teams of Portugal and Spain. On the other hand, the two teams showed defensive problems. Nothing is perfect.
My hope is for Ancelotti to form a balanced team, very good in defense, midfield and attack. More than that, the selection is the trigger for a transformation of Brazilian football, on and off the field, on the lawn, the organization and understanding of the way of seeing modern football.
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