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Tite was severely criticized after the 1-0 victory over Venezuela in Morumbi for allegedly “plastering” and “hindering the creativity” of the players. Also for not having created anything new to try to open the opponent’s boom.
But when he tried, opening Cebolinha on the right and Everton Ribeiro on the left to have the players dribble, looking for the bottom and passes with the “good” feet, Tite was also the target of protests for “inventing too much” and not taking advantage the duo. how it works in their clubs. Hard to please …
At the Estadio Centenario, in Montevideo, the Brazilian coach did not have to break his head to drill a solid defensive system, as the context would make Uruguay attack more at home and naturally give up spaces. But the need to close the wings without losing speed in the offensive transition forced a tactical change.
The 4-1-4-1 with Arthur instead of Alan, but as a midfielder alongside Everton Ribeiro and Douglas Luiz more fixed on protection, he needed to change. Because Gabriel Jesús and Richarlison were withdrawing like hands and leaving Firmino ahead. The Liverpool forward was never a sprinter and suffered to retain the ball against Giménez and Godín.
The solution was a 4-4-2 that took Everton Ribeiro to the right wing, overtaking Jesús. Shirt number ten became point guard, as in Flamengo. Although Danilo did not have a fast and intense side to overtake like Isla in the red-black team, the midfielder had options to shoot from within and even from the opposite side.
Richarlison played a decisive role on the left, not only to seek diagonal infiltrations, but also to help Renan Lodi against Cáceres and Nández. He also appeared in the area to finish off a corner rehearsed from the left, with Everton Ribeiro on the first touch.
It was the second goal, since the first, also scored in the first half, was a deflected shot from Arthur that went out of reach of goalkeeper Martín Campaña. The midfielder, now at Juventus, also grew with the system change, as he took a step back and had more space to control the game with short passes. Later, like a sock, it tends to twist and touch the back.
The second half was one of control and administration, even due to everyone’s physical limitations in the atypical season. Everton Ribeiro contributed as a benchmark on the right to maintain possession and get out of pressure. He also helped Danilo against De La Cruz, then Jonathan Rodríguez, and Darwin Nuñez, the best Uruguayan, even moved to the attack with the absence of Luís Suárez, with covid, and responsible for the best opportunity for Oscar Tabárez’s team, hitting hard on the crossbar. Ederson right at the start of the game.
The 2-0, however, translated what the game was. Brazil had 59% possession, 86% passing effectiveness and finished six times to five. Four to zero on target. Defensive solidity, with great performances from Marquinhos and Thiago Silva, which enraged Cavani, sent off for a cowardly entry into Richarlison. To further facilitate the maintenance of the result.
Guaranteeing 100% use of the leader of the South American qualifiers. And Tite achieving not only the second win visiting Uruguay, but also reaching 14 wins and only two draws in the dispute within the continent for a place in the World Cup. The selection remains strong, despite the crooked appearance of many.
Which does not exempt him from criticism for the calls of players who work in Brazil, harming their clubs. A little sensitivity is lacking. For example, why take Thiago Galhardo out of the International’s preparation for a decisive match against America in the Brazil Cup?
At least Everton Ribeiro was helpful. More than that, it was the tactical key for Tite to change the selection. With versatility and intelligence, adapting to demand. Thinking game by game, Brazil remains in South America.
(Statistics: SofaScore)
