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players of Brazilian Team met with Tite, his technical committee and also with the CBF board and discussed whether or not to participate in the America Cup, which will be played in Brazil.
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According to “Rádio Gaúcha”, athletes working in Europe asked not to play in the competition. Earlier this week, after the withdrawal of Colombia and Argentina, which would be the initial venues for the tournament, Conmebol announced that the competition will be played in Brazil.
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At a press conference this Thursday night, Tite confirmed the internal conversations at the Seleção, but avoided talking about the athletes’ desire.
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– We have a very clear opinion and we loyally, in a chronological sequence, Juninho and I, expressing our opinion to the president. Afterwards, we asked athletes to focus only on the game against Ecuador. Afterwards, they requested a direct conversation with the president. It was a very clear, straightforward conversation. From then on, the position of the athletes was also clear. We have a position, but we’re not going to make that out right now. We have a priority now to play well and win the game against Ecuador. We understand that after this FIFA Date, the situations will become clear.
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“After these two games, I will express my position,” guaranteed the coach.
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Tite talks with Brazilian national team players, training at Beira-Rio this Thursday, before the game against Ecuador — Photo: Lucas Figueiredo/CBF
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The defensive midfielder Casemiro, captain of the Seleção, did not go to the press conference, as planned. Since the announcement that the Copa America will be played in Brazil, no player has granted a press conference.
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Reporters insisted on asking questions about the topic, but Tite continued to dodge:
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– I’m not giving up the answers and I’m stating the facts, with the discernment and wisdom I have. The Copa America is very important. But more important is our game tomorrow. It’s about playing well, because we’re going to be charged, even with our fans. He demands our position.
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“We have a clear position. But it leaves our minds on tomorrow’s game. I understand all of you and I also understand that this position is important and I’m not shying away,” said Tite.
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Casemiro’s absence was not foreseen. Since last Tuesday, when Brazil was announced as the host of Copa América, press conferences for players have been cancelled. No player has spoken in the national team in the last three days. When asked about such a posture, Tite responded.
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“Initially it was my request. Today (Thursday), it was a request and request from them (players) not to be here. At an opportune moment, they will manifest themselves,” stated the coach.
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Brazil faces Ecuador this Friday, at 9:30 pm, in Beira-Rio, for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
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In training this Thursday night, in Beira-Rio, Tite confirmed the squad’s lineup that he had already sketched the day before, with: Alisson, Danilo, Éder Militão, Marquinhos and Alex Sandro; Casemiro, Fred and Lucas Paquetá; Richarlison, Neymar and Gabriel Barbosa.
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Brazil is the leader of the qualifiers, with 100% success in four rounds.
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See other responses from Tite at the press conference:
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NEYMAR
– Neymar came physically and technically very well, even for the sequence of important games. At an important, perky moment, we can perceive the speed of reasoning and execution. About my relationship with Neymar, it’s been almost four years, they speak for themselves. The relationship of respect, loyalty, admiration. But not publicly external. When it has to be externalized from a situation, it is in a private way. Not just with him.
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FIRST GAME AFTER SEVEN MONTHS
– It is a challenge, after seven months, to maintain a standard of individual and collective performance so that we can have a winning result as a reflex and consequence of playing well. The team has almost 2.5 goals in average official games. But it also has, in the defensive stage, to be solid. Creation, goal, defensive solidity, that’s what we’re looking for
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CONTROVERSY WITH CUP AMERICA AFFECTS THE TEAM?
– It has a negative effect on the field. But we have to overcome and play well. It brings you harm. It’s up to us all to filter this situation, play a great game and get the result we deserve
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