Brazil

[89Norcal]

I know it was the first game but I fear for Brazil and their potential World Cup chances. They have some decent talent in particular areas but as a team they haven't been very convincing, on defense especially.

I was most shocked by Hulk last year who is incredibly greedy with the ball. Neymar is still young, and Robinho was left out as well wasn't he? Their team and selection choices aren't in the best shape.

 

[Flavia]

That's because he hasn't imposed his ideas on the team yet. I mean, I had two or three options that I preferred to Phil but he just got here, relax. Also, to be honest, he's earned some credence in the past to be allowed to function.

His more recent credence is to have relegated one of the biggest br teams to the second division. After working on the team for 2 and a half years.

 

[La Furia]

That's because he hasn't imposed his ideas on the team yet. I mean, I had two or three options that I preferred to Phil but he just got here, relax. Also, to be honest, he's earned some credence in the past to be allowed to function.

I'm not sure you want his ideas on the team at this point.

What Brazil does need though, is Diego Costa.

 

[beautifulgame]

At this point there is no other choice Nolan. And yes, Coast.

 

[Flavia]

I'm not sure you want his ideas on the team at this point.

What Brazil does need though, is Diego Costa.

And he was called by Big Phil today:

GK:
Julio Cesar - QPR (ING)
Diego Cavalieri - Fluminense

WB:
Daniel Alves - Barcelona (ESP)
Marcelo - Real Madrid (ESP)
Filipe Luís - Atlético de Madri (ESP)

CB:
David Luiz - Chelsea (ING)
Dedé - Vasco
Dante - Bayern de Munique (ALE)
Thiago Silva - PSG (FRA)

DM:
Paulinho - Corinthians
Ramires - Chelsea (ING)
Jean - Fluminense
Fernando - Grêmio
Luiz Gustavo - Bayern de Munique (ALE)

Mdf:
Kaká - Real Madrid (ESP)
Hernanes - Lazio (ITA)
Oscar - Chelsea (ING)
Lucas - PSG (FRA)

FW:
Diego Costa - Atlético de Madri (ESP)
Neymar - Santos
Fred - Fluminense
Hulk - Zenit (RUS)

 

[Ode to Django]

Hernanes/Kaka in midfield would get a massive thumbs up form me.

 

[MrXavi_The_Midfield_King]

Great to see Luiz Gustavo get his call up, deserves it

 

[Flavia]

This will be the team on the friendly against Italy tomorrow:

Júlio César, Daniel Alves, David Luiz, Dante e Filipe Luis; Fernando, Hernanes e Oscar; Hulk, Fred and Neymar

 

[beautifulgame]

Hulk.. :-/

Drop hulk and D. Luiz at least.

 

[Ode to Django]

Did Silva get injured again?

I saw a nasty tackle on him at the weekend.

 

[PearLBLacK]

Good god, Fred is still playing?! And making the starting 11?? Scolari ftw

 

[FCBarca]

Gustavo & Costa called up?...Wow

Gotta say, I'm waffling about going now

 

[Cule4life]

Why is Big Phil ignoring Diego Costa the beast

 

[Flavia]

Why is Big Phil ignoring Diego Costa the beast

He was called up.

 

[Cule4life]

He was called up.

I mean in first XI