Brazil are fixated on Neymar and Endrick – but it’s Matheus Cunha who looks like their saviour

 

 

 

"The waves got bigger and bigger, waves of criticism crashing against Carlo Ancelotti. Detractors said Brazil did not have a settled line-up and lacked identity. They pulled apart his choices against Morocco; Roger Ibanez at right-back, Igor Thiago up front. Why, Carlo? Why? Then his substitutions at MetLife came under scrutiny. Ancelotti made five of them. But Endrick, he didn’t get on. Why, Carlo? Why? The waves continued. Raphinha looked lost Brazil’s opening match, an underwhelming 1-1 draw. Did he not need more detailed tactical instruction? What value, if any, have you brought to the national team, Carlo? An eyebrow arched. The waves swept over him. They did not take him under." 

read article by James Horncastle