Brazil
NorwayBefore I start, let me be clear, this Brazil squad had the best intentions but it wasn't enough and Ancelotti has blood on his hands, selecting a squad that wasn't properly fit to play. I understand why he selected Neymar over Joao Pedro but calling up Fabinho, Igor Thiago, Alex Sandro is criminal. Useless players who were wasting space but I understand that Brazil's current crop of players is limited. There were times I asked why Ancelotti never used Luiz Henríque and leaving Endrick out when they needed a 9 to get goals is laughable. It's a shame Raphinha relapsed with a muscle injury but the sad reality is, Ancelotti would have kept misusing him in that squad. I again ask if the point of the team is to win and Brazil is notorious for holding their players to a high standard why was the plan pass to Vinicius and inshallah? I get Vinicius being the main target of attack but honestly Brazil is just not good enough. They were good enough for group stages but the tactics Ancelotti used wouldn't have been enough to make a deep run in the Knockouts. Ancelotti has 4 years to come up with a squad that can compete with Argentina and Europe because they are currently just being set up for a long period of disappointment. Brazil's lack of Fullbacks Is disappointing too, they had Roberto Carlos, Dani Alves, and Marcelo at one point and now they just employ old and random players. Brazil's midfield was also non-existent which needs the most work and they will need to look to the youth to find a gem of a midfielder. Rodrygo was genuinely missed in this squad because he gels well with Vinicius. Brazil will also need to replace Alisson because his time is up. I genuinely hope Brazil sorts out their squad issues but I fear it will take a while. I remember when Brazil won the 2019 Copa America and laughed at Argentina for their continued failures and now the roles are reversed. Good luck and Animo Brazil.

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