Tite cites challenges for cuts in the national team and says that Firmino will be “more bow than arrow” | Brazilian team

Despite mentioning the difficulties that these problems caused, Tite considered that absences could lead to new players gaining space in the national team.

– These are challenges that all teams have faced. This call had a higher number than what actually happens, either due to an injury or the Covid-19 problem. I also want to look at that real side. Opportunities arise. Just as Pedro was summoned at some point, I will exemplify, and Richarlison came and affirmed himself. We don’t want injury problems to happen, but there is also another opportunity for a top-level athlete to come and perform.

For these two games, Tite lost the defenders Rodrigo Caio me Éder Militão, the frills Fabinho me Casemiro, the sock Philippe Coutinho, in addition to the right side Gabriel Boy, who had been training with the group, but this Thursday tested positive for Covid-19. They were summoned to their places Diego Carlos, Felipe, Allan, Bruno Guimarães and Lucas Paquetá. A right back may still be called for for Chico’s position.

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Tite also announced that Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson will start in place of Weverton, who has played in the last two games, so Liverpool’s Alisson is on the bench.

Brazil will take the field with: Éderson, Danilo, Marquinhos, Thiago Silva and Renan Lodi; Allan, Douglas Luiz and Everton Ribeiro; Gabriel Jesus, Roberto Firmino and Richarlison.

At Thursday’s press conference, Tite explained Roberto Firmino’s position. Without Neymar, the Liverpool forward will have more freedom to leave the area and help build plays.

– The location in relation to Richarlison is “9”. Firmino’s will be a freer player, more bow than arrow, unlike the other game, it will be more articulate. Nor do I want to go into more details. In terms of strategy, we try to preserve some information, just as we take care of the opponent, he takes care of us.

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After beating Bolivia and Peru in the opening rounds, Brazil leads the qualifying rounds with six points, ahead of Argentina on goal difference.

See other excerpts from Tite’s press conference:

Risk of contagion from Covid-19

– The doctor put what was done today. It will speed up other tests. In the meantime, no problem, let’s go to the game. Generally speaking, the information they gave us – for all the athletes and the coaching staff – was that.

– We study and develop a sustained solution. What is a sustained exit? It is a specific term. It’s how much you do this initiation with the goalkeeper and she does have this quest. What is the idea of ​​playing? The idea of ​​providing better conditions for the players in front to receive a cleaner ball, and not such a disputed ball. At the same time, you are at risk. If he loses the ball in a risk zone, security, what do we do? Predominant ball movement, but lateral exit. Preferably. It allows you to hold if you lose that ball possession.

If Neymar returns, will Pedro be out?

– I think exclusively about gambling in Venezuela. Think about the next, think about your day. I’m very happy, I really like Pedro. Abel was already putting, and I am grateful, his impressive quality of finish. He was summoned with us, he suffered a knee sprain problem, Richarlison came, he took over. He’s involved here, he’s been doing a good workout again. He is a great player and he will surely help us in the game against Venezuela.

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