Brazil – Serbia: European pragmatism and Latin madness, the winning cocktail of the Seleção

FOOTBALL First in control, Brazil ended up setting Lusail Stadium on fire in the second half

President Richarlison in his works — STANLEY Anthony/ATP/SPP/Shutters< /em>

From our envoy; special to Doha,

In the recent history of the Seleção world titles, let’s say the last two (1994 and 2002), it has of course been question of offensive genius, but also of tactical pragmatism. More in the United States with a legendary triple pivot Dunga, Mazinho, Mauro Silva than in Korea and Japan, whose impassable defensive wall will nevertheless be remembered. by Roque Junior, Lucio and Edmilson. But the idea is there. Not that the Canarinha version of the 2022 World Cup is really part of this lineage, although it has the needy Casemiro and Fred in its ranks, but it has shown its strength. facing Serbia has encouraging predispositions to solidity. 

First in its flawless set-up. A perfectly designed block of three lines, of which a defense with; five to five the loss of bullet (Raphinha in the role of the spare wheel). Poor Mitrovic still has nightmares about it. Exiled in tip like Napoleon at; Saint-Hélégrave;ne, the Fulham striker has finished the encounter with zero shots. Better, Serbia has not even been damn to frame the slightest shot at Lusail Stadium. Something to make Thiago Silva smile in the mixed zone.

Família do Richarlison comemorando os dois gols dele. Pombo é motivo de alegria sempre 😀 pic.twitter.com/6qczHbmPcc

— ge (@geglobo)

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Behind it, Neymar’s exit didn’t really cut it; the momentum of Brazilian madness, well helped by voluntary replacements. Or should we rather speak of « pavers », » Fabien Galthié. Because it would be offensive to reduce Gabriel Jesus, Rodrygo and Anthony to simple substitutes. A bench depth at disgust you with the bravest of Serbs. A quick word on the recent signing of Manchester United, to finish. His undeniable technical qualities could make him a formidable player. But for the time being, his annoying commas-petit-pont predispose him to pursue his career in the sea lion pool at Marineland. Like what, pragmatism can also be good.