The arrival of Pia Sundhage at the head of the selection brought hope, her experience, her titles and her tactical know-how should allow Brazil to return to play the leading roles on the world stage. Eliminated on penalties in the quarter-finals of the Olympic Games by the future Canadian winner in 2021, Brazil could not fully show their progress and expect a lot from this World Cup, especially since it will be the last of Marta, legend of the discipline who can write her name a little more in the annals by scoring in a sixth World Cup or by increasing her record for goals scored in the World Cup (17 for the moment). However, she should have a rather reduced role coming from the bench after experiencing physical problems.
Sundhage called on a group supervised by players of great experience (Marta, Debinha, Beatriz, Andressa Alves, Tamires, Raffaelle…), with a significant number of players aged 25 or less which suggests a good future for the selection (Kerolin, Geyse, Lauren, Ana Vitoria, Bruninha…). Since her arrival, the Swedish technician has made a big review of the workforce to find the right balance and therefore naturally had to make choices to reduce her group. The offensive sector does not have to blush compared to the teams considered as favorites of the competition, and the rigor of Sundhage made it possible to close ranks in a defense where Raffaelle shines.
It remains to be seen whether the one who tends to rely on a reduced number of players during competitions will do the same this time, with an eleven in a 4-4-2 system which could look like this: Lelê in the goals, an Antonia/Kathellen/Raffaelle/Tamires quartet in front of her, Geyse and Adriana on the wings with Kerolin and Ary Borges in the middle, and a Debinha/Beatriz duo in attack. The versatility of certain players like Geyse or Ary Borges can make it possible to modify the players on the field, while Lauren, Luana or even Marta are more than substitutes.
2023-07-17 07:57:37
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