It is regrettable that, because of the national teams’ matches, important Brasileirão games happen with many teams missing. It is also regrettable that the player Bruno Henrique was absolved by the STJD of sporting punishment, even with evidence that he provided betting family members with information that he would receive a yellow card.
The serious and chronic problems that plague the country are also regrettable, such as violence, organized crime, theft from INSS retirees, the lack of basic sanitation in a large number of homes, climate denialism and many others.
The Brazilian team’s draw with Tunisia is something to be regretted, but it wasn’t anything remarkable. Great teams usually draw or lose to weaker teams, especially in friendlies. The Brazilian team is one of the candidates for the world title, but needs to improve to be among those with the best chance of winning.
The game against Tunisia was a lesson that the team needs to have at least two strategic options. One of them is appropriate against opponents like Senegal and strong teams, who score further forward and advance with many players, leaving large spaces in defense for the skilful, fast and talented Brazilian attackers. The Brazilian team’s quick transition makes it easier for the attackers.
Another strategy, to be used against teams that score further back, like Tunisia, is to have more control of the ball, exchange more passes in midfield and midfield and wait for the right moment for someone to penetrate and finish. Even better is to use both strategies in the same match, depending on the moment.
In football and in life there is a time to accelerate, dare, take risks and a time to pause, reflect, pace. Exhalation and inspiration, contraction and relaxation.
In this final stretch of the Brasileirão, the games will be more tense, exciting and aggressive, as all teams are fighting for something. In the middle of the week, Palmeiras and Flamengo, badly missing due to the national team’s games, performed poorly and lost points. Both casts are good, but not as good as they say.
Corinthians and São Paulo played a very competitive game, although technically bad, individually and collectively, until someone who deeply understands the subject, Memphis, emerged from the bench, with a beautiful goal. The fans, who were already preparing to boo him with the justification that he is not committed to the team, applauded. This Sunday (23), Corinthians and Cruzeiro face each other at Mineirão for the Brasileirão, in a game that will be repeated in the Copa do Brasil.
On Monday (24), Inter and Santos will play an important game in Porto Alegre to avoid relegation. If Inter wins, they will practically be out. If Santos loses, they will take more risks. Neymar could become the hero who leads Santos or the villain if the team is relegated. He is neither one thing nor the other. He is an important player on the team.
What is the secret of Mirassol, fourth placed, who is competing in the Brasileirão Series A for the first time and who is already qualified for the next Libertadores? In addition to the individual and collective qualities and the excellent command of coach Rafael Guanaes, football has many mysteries and reasons that are beyond our knowledge.
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