They'll have had two more years to improve, and Brazil has such a ridiculous amount of talent, there may well be players that aren't stellar youngins that make the step up by then.
Sorry, shot myself in the foot then. I meant the Olympics, it seems to be a hoodoo for them.Those 5 world cups really meant nothing did they?
Yep. Only touched the ball a few times, but did well each time.
I agree. Just mentioning the fact that this crop of players will have to be the main driving force of any potential World Cup win. Will be interesting to see how they do in the next couple of years
It's idiotic especially since Brazil are always among the favorites imo. They got a very talented squad and 2 more years to form a successful unit out of them.Posters already writing Brazil off in 2014 with a full senior squad on home soil?
Hulk didn't look very good. Couldn't get a cross in and was at fault for Mexico's 2nd goal.
Yeah if you look at the options Rafael had, it was either hoof it out of play or try and set Juan off down the wing. Stupid from Juan to force him to make that decision instead of dropping off and giving him an easy pass backwards. The fact is that if it'd come off, we'd all be raving about it and because it didn't he'll get dog's abuse off the world and his wife. Don't get me wrong, I'd be annoyed if he did that for United, but I'd also be annoyed at the centre-back.
he looked like the only Brazilian likely to create anything though
I know, WTF!
That first minute goal was a dream for Mexico. Mexico then sat back, soaked up pressure, defended their goal, and attacked on the counter. Brazil never really got into a rhythm despite having a good amount of possession. It reminded me of United vs Barca at Old Trafford in 2008.
He looked solid. He better put on some weight though. A little light in the pants.
Yeah he looked skinny as a rake. Jonathan Pearce said that there were rumours that we were after him, though I can't imagine it being true given that CB is the one position where we're set for at least the next 5 years.
Maybe but a young lanky defender at 19 might be worth a shot. A young Rio? And we're not that set at CB are we really? Hell I'm reading stories about Carrick starting the year in defense.
Indeed, just a few months ago Oscar wasn't even in the mix but look at the impact he's ready to make. Two years is a long time in football. This Brazil side really don't look great though.
On paper they looked amazing though, almost everyone is supposedly a superstar in the making. Hulk, Damiao, Pato, Lucas, Neymar, Oscar, all of them would command exorbitant fees well over 20m+, and those are just the attackers...
Well I guess when you guys went out against Chelsea that was a statement that came to your mind, didn't it?Pele showing some class. As always.
that no.14 player with no hair looks quite okay. who is he?
