He has to perform miraculously well to come under tites radar.....Even if he does that chances are still slim since the league is unrecognized...Moreover we have good options for the position where he plays....IMO the main problem areas are LB and RB....I know we have so called world class players in these position but against strong oppositions like Germany , their super attacking style of play may cost us dearly...Maybe danilo and few other guys can be used in these positions to bring more balance...We need to find a solution against speedy counter attacking teams.
Let's not count anything out yet.....especially if Willian and Coutinho just happen to come up injured before the WC!!
Well tomorrow Tite will name the squad vs Russia and Germany! Since 15 have already been guaranteed to go to the World Cup(the dumbest ********ing move I've ever seen) hopefully he will pick fringe players that will fight for the other 7 spots!! Although 5 of those spots will go to field players!! Ederson and a 3rd goalie(hopefully not Cassio) will take the 2 goalkeepers!! Maybe Arthur and Luan will be called up!!
I am honestly not that big on Luan. I would like to see what Arthur can do although it may be too early for him. Seems like he would be a good replacement for Renato Augusto. Good ball control and not afraid to be physical.
I wish we win the friendly against Germany.....It may go a long way to increase the self confidence of the Brazilian players. May turn out to be a rehearsal for the real thing to come in wc. In one way its good th neymar is injured...We can see how good we are without the maestro.
A win may be good for the players confidence especially without Neymar. I personally view that game as an indicator for absolutely nothing considering how Germany approaches friendlies. Tite should treat this both games as a time to experiment. Try the different tactics he has been talking about and see what we can he build further on.
I hate it as well for a couple reasons. A win does nothing as Germany never show there hand during a friendly and a lost might not help the players confidence. I also hate it because I felt if we had never played Germany until possibly at the World Cup it would of served us better as we probably play that game with a chip on our shoulder.
I hate it as well for a couple reasons. A win does nothing as Germany never show there hand during a friendly and a lost might not help the players confidence. I also hate it because I felt if we had never played Germany until possibly at the World Cup it would of served us better as we probably play that game with a chip on our shoulder.
Filipe Luis looks like he will missed the WC. Would have been a useful asset considering he is the best FB we have defensively.
Tite will have a huge dilemma during world cup Willian or Coutinho......The way willian is playing right now its almost impossible for any coach to drop him . I don't think tite will play both of them. I think neymar/ Jesus/ willian or coutinho is enough of attacking options . We should concentrate on the back also. Casemiro's presence at the back gives real confidence but RB and LB are problem areas.
Not to mention Firmino is playing so well too. I hate to say it, but I almost would prefer to have Willian start over Coutinho just because having Coutinho as an option off the bench is phenomenal. I don't know if Willian coming off the bench would inspire as much confidence if we need the goals.
Is it too late for Arthur ? I can see something like this in the world cup Alisson Marcello. Marquinhos. Miranda. Alves Casemiro Paulinho Coutinho. Willian Neymar Jesus This looks very impressive at least on paper.....The confusion / dilemma / doubt over Paulinho still exists IMO because of his poor current form