At Estadio Nacional, Brazil ran past Peru. Gabriel Jesus not
only scored a goal, but also set up one. It could have been 3-0 had Paulinho not
missed that superb cross from Douglas Costa narrowly. What I loved was Brazil’s
ability to press the opposition at their own half most of the times and the
organized midfield and defence , which gave the players up front the freedom to
attack.
The fans of new generation might have missed the pace and
guile against Argentina, but they must remember, those things don’t show up
every day. Maintaining the winning momentum and compactness matter.
Brazil have won their last six games and all those have come
under Tite . Gabriel Jesus has scored five goals and three assists since debut
this year. Renato Augusto has developed as an effective player under Tite while
the likes of Paulinho and Fernandinho are proving a point in the midfield. Then
what can I say about the dynamism of Neymar and Coutinho? They are just
special. Meanwhile, Douglas Costa, Thiago Silva, Willian etc. are sitting in
the bench giving the impression of old Brazil, whose bench strength was so
strong, a classic XI could have been built easily.
Brazil have ended 2016 on a high.
Thankfully, Brazil are free from a lunatic named Carlos
Dunga.
Thank You
Faisal Caesar
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