Following a 1-1 draw in opposition to Brazil, Colombia have topped Group C, organising a match with Panama within the Copa America quarterfinals whereas Brazil will face Uruguay within the match that undoubtedly highlights the slate. It was a match that confirmed the shifts in South American soccer as Colombia at the moment are unbeaten in 26 matches whereas Brazil proceed to underperform and can now be with out Vinicius Junior for a vital match in opposition to Uruguay attributable to yellow card accumulation.
It has been tough time for Dorival Junior accountable for the Brazillian nationwide crew who’re at present sixth in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying after six matches. Neymar Jr. has been absent with a knee harm and as an alternative of transitioning into their subsequent period, Brazil are looking for their talisman. It felt like Vini Jr. was turning a nook by scoring a brace in opposition to Paraguay however not sufficient of an impression has come from Lucas Paqueta and Rodrygo alongside him. An assault that was fluid and embodied the gorgeous recreation has sputtered solely producing 0.25 xG.Â
Colombia have an awesome protection however Brazil not with the ability to breach it from open play regardless of having two-thirds of Actual Madrid’s entrance line main the assault is nothing however a disappointment. Raphinha’s free-kick to open the scoring was wonderful however extra of that inventiveness is required within the build-up for Brazil to point out that they’ll win this version of Copa America.Â
Los Cafeteros have proven that they’ll get objectives from each member of the crew as Daniel Munoz’s equalizer was sufficient to internet the draw however Brazil is not going to solely have to discover a goalscorer however they will additionally have to decelerate a Uruguay facet that’s the prime scoring crew in Copa America.Â
It could possibly be an opportunity for Endrick to begin a match on the left wing however even that change would not really feel like sufficient. Towards Paraguay, Brazil created probabilities through Savio however opted to maneuver away from him on this match, going with extra commonplace choices in assault. Whereas rotation is vital, these are the sort of issues that occur after making an attempt to attend out Carlo Ancelotti, hoping that he would go away Actual Madrid, going by way of two managers within the course of as an alternative of determining a everlasting resolution. The frustration round Brazil is obvious as expectations are excessive however the performances have not matched. Something wanting successful all of it will result in extra questions, however Brazil have executed little or no to show their contender standing.