Brazil is focusing on maximum
The loss to Cameroon in the final round of the group stage was not considered a shock for Selecao because they still entered the 1/8 round as the top team in Group G. Speaking of shock, the injuries of Gabriel Jesus and Alex Telles are considered more worrying than the most recent loss. The tournament went into the next round, such injuries were not a positive thing for Tite even though he called up 8 strikers.
Witnessing the match against Switzerland and Cameroon, it can be seen that Brazil's attack is still not good, especially without the appearance of leader Neymar. The PSG striker may not have scored directly but will be the magnet for the opponent, creating space for his teammates. Without Neymar, Tite's attack is less reckless in breakthroughs, easily falling into a mysterious position if the opponent is determined to use his physical strength to break.
Therefore, the news that Neymar can return in time for the match against Korea is a blessing for Tite. The 30-year-old star has practiced again, his ankles are no longer swollen but back here is he a starting player, a reserve or just sitting on the bench for enough players? However, Neymar's possible return sooner than expected is good news, giving other players more motivation. Brazil needs to complete the 1/8 round neatly to have the strongest force for the quarterfinals.
Tite is not the type of coach who is too volunteering, so subjectivity seems to be absent, possibly a loss of concentration in a few moments. Korea owns a number of attackers with high speed and knows how to take advantage of opportunities. This will be dangerous for Brazil if they are negligent.
South Korea is at the door to leave Qatar?
The format of the top team meeting the second team in the second group has been going on for a long time in the history of the World Cup and sometimes, it becomes a huge obstacle for many teams when they just pass the group stage in a flash. Spain is second in Group E and will only meet Morocco, instead of Croatia in the round of 16. Not many teams have "luck" like La Roja and Korea are of course not among them.
If Son Heung-min and his teammates in the round of 16 are Switzerland, the chance of going through will be considered much higher. After shed tears of happiness for passing the narrow door in the group stage, Son may continue to cry when the referee blows the final whistle in the round of 16.
To beat Brazil, there is no way but to know how to calm down the creativity of the Selecao wingers. Without Neymar, Brazil's midfield has almost lost the ability to create breakthroughs, thereby having to focus on the two wings. South Korea can focus on these positions to block the opponent's attacks first, then consider counter-attacking.
The match between Brazil and South Korea will take place at 2:00 a.m. on December 6 (Vietnam time), live on VTV.
