Brazil's squad is out of order, and the Copa America will be put to the test

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2024-06-24 17:11Published in Beijing

At this year's Copa America, Brazil lacked a number of key players and coach Júnior did not have much time to find the right players to form his squad. Júnior took over at the start of the year, having been led by an interim manager for the previous year. However, the new boss has not had much time to break into the team, with only the international break in March and the preparation for the Copa America.

The Samba Army's number one problem is instability at the back. Although the warm-up opponents the United States and Mexico were not too attacking, they still conceded three goals. If you take into account the draw with Spain in March (3-3), Brazil conceded six goals in total, with the only clean sheet coming in a narrow 1-0 win over England, also in March.

In the goalkeeper position, after Ederson's injury, Brazil have only one reliable goalkeeper in Alisson.

Only Marquinho is currently on the defence line-up, with Militão and Gabriel still affected by injuries. Júnior could choose midfielder Berardo to partner Marquinhos, both of whom are from Grand Paris and have a certain tacit understanding. At full-back, Wendell and captain Danilo are more solid.

In midfield, Júnior's challenge is to be unable to find a suitable selection to partner Guimarães and Paqueta. Paqueta also has his own problems, with the possibility of being expelled from the Copa America if he receives a penalty from the FA during the event. Júnior can then opt for Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes, or Villa's Douglas Luiz and Atalanta's Edson Silva.

On the attacking line, Vinicius, Rodrygo and Raphinha will take their place, while Endrick and Martinelli will be on the bench waiting for their chance.

Coach Júnior admitted: "Brazil's squad is not very consistent. We exposed some problems that needed to be solved, but we had to be flexible in the game because there was too little time to find the right solution. ”

Brazil will face Costa Rica, their first opponent in the Copa America on June 25, alongside Colombia and Paraguay.

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