In the beginning of the Copa America, Brazilian coach Dunga was criticized for his overprotective strategy with the positioning of the Brazilian national team. Now after a 6-1 victory over Chile, this placement with the "seleção" is really taking its own place. With Uruguay up ahead, this defensive scheme may be just what the doctor ordered. With Brazil not tactically proving themselves in the attacking midfield phase, a European strategy can probably work out, with Gilberto Silva, Mineiro and Josué, playing in the midfield, in their supposed positions, Brazil demonstrates ironically a more offensive team with leading goal scorer in the copa, Robinho in the attack, as a fan i definitely see Brazil beating Uruguay in 90 minutes to secure a final against a possible Argentina (which would be a classico garantido...) or Mexico. If Dunga were to face either team, the way this team is lined up (without great stars such as Ronaldinho, Kaka, Ronaldo, Adriano, Ze Roberto) this defensive line up would work quite well, i think..what do u guys think?
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How a once criticized Dunga turned into a country hero.
- Thread starter bRaZo0kA
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na, brazil definitely turned upside down, first it seems that diego and anderson cant handle the starting position against the south american teams, as they freeze on occasion. Plus with the players we got its exactly how the saying goes "the best offense is a good defense, and liek i said, with the players we got, its better to have a stronger defense, than our offense, cuz all brazil needs against Uruguay and mexico/argentina is a stronger defense to push the attack.
on another note, mineiro, gilberto silva, and josué more defensive than offensive, plus gilberto at left back doesnt push up as much as he should, and 1 julio baptista as amf, is definitely more of a defensive team, and its so far working out, since this brazilian team isnt as skillful as the past.
on another note, mineiro, gilberto silva, and josué more defensive than offensive, plus gilberto at left back doesnt push up as much as he should, and 1 julio baptista as amf, is definitely more of a defensive team, and its so far working out, since this brazilian team isnt as skillful as the past.
Mineiro has been probably been the best player for Brazil after Robinho.
Dunga should try to be a little more audacious in his line-ups, wouldn't do much harm to take out Josué for Diego or Anderson.
ok they had their chances and didn't quite grab them, but I'd give one of them a start without thinking twice because they're quality players and surely won't always underperform...
Dunga should try to be a little more audacious in his line-ups, wouldn't do much harm to take out Josué for Diego or Anderson.
ok they had their chances and didn't quite grab them, but I'd give one of them a start without thinking twice because they're quality players and surely won't always underperform...
Gene Reginato
Youth Team
Even if Brazil wins Dunga won't be a hero. I don't where this comes from. He is being heavily criticized right now.
hennersislegend
Club Supporter
One thing I think people need to understand about Dunga's strategy is that the defensive midfielder he introduced has the same role he did in '94 when brazil won the world cup, this player then leaves the attacking players he has put in a lot more freedom, because they have someone to cover for them. It is similar to how Man Utd used Carrick as a holding player/playmaker, as he can set the quick attacking players off at the start of a move, which helped on the counter attack. So in some ways the defensive player helped Brazil be better going forward. At least in my opinion anyway