The Selecao are working to get over their
elimination from the tournament at the hands
of Belgium
Tite said Brazil are recovering from the "pain"
and "frustration" of their World Cup exit after
overcoming the United States in New Jersey
on Friday.
New permanent captain Neymar and Roberto
Firmino were on target as Brazil defeated USA
2-0 in an international friendly at MetLife
Stadium.
Brazil were favourites to win the World Cup in
Russia but the South American giants were
shocked by Belgium in the quarter-finals.
Speaking after Brazil's victory stateside, head
coach Tite told reporters: "We are recovering
the work from pain and a frustration of
elimination. It has an emotional aspect.
"This was a feeling we noticed when we met
with the athletes. And it's a resumption in
which Douglas Costa started only his second
match. I was asked about the other athletes.
But the others are the ones that were already
but need more time on the field.
"We have to give Firmino, Douglas Costa, Fred
more chance. And then the newbies. But
having these players on the pitch so they have
the opportunity and time for a better analysis.
And this was beyond my expectation."
Neymar wore the captain's armband after Tite
scrapped his rotation policy following Russia
2018 and the Paris Saint-Germain star led tJhe
way.
After Firmino opened the scoring in the 11th
minute, Neymar doubled the lead from the
spot approaching half-time when Brazil were
awarded a contentious penalty – Fabinho
falling to ground under minimal contact.
Discussing Neymar – who endured a difficult
World Cup campaign having been criticised
for
exaggerating fouls – Tite added: "You're going
to have your eyes on Neymar.
"I want to speak little, but be complicit in his
behaviour and attitudes so that he can grow
more and more. Without losing the audacity,
without taking the last dribble in the final third
of the field. It is a brand not only of Neymar,
but of the Brazilian player.
"If you watch, [Philippe] Coutinho picks up the
ball and goes inside, Willian also, Douglas
Costa and Everton as well. I will not take those
characteristics, some adaptations yes. But
Neymar's behaviours and his attitudes will
speak for themselves and you can follow."
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