The Flair Magicians
Brazil has qualified for every World Cup since the tournament began in 1930. The Brazilian national team has always competed at the highest level, even without all of its best or most recognisable players. Brazil is always among the favourites to win the tournament, and fans and pundits alike take it seriously when the team is mentioned in that role.
With Carlo Ancelotti at the helm, Brazil is a force at this World Cup, and many people believe that they can win the tournament. Ancelotti is a winner, and he knows how to win cup competitions because he is sharp with his decision-making during matches.
It is difficult to predict what formation Brazil is going to play, and it appears they may adopt a flexible system in which squad rotation will play a significant role. Similar to the French squad, the Brazilian team is also full of galácticos, though Ancelotti’s game management may give them an edge over Deschamps’.
Assembling a squad largely made up of flair players could be a problem for Brazil, as they will need to play as a team to win the World Cup. However, Ancelotti has been clever and has brought in experienced players to balance the squad.
Casemiro and Marquinhos will provide stability, using their experience in the tougher matches to help Brazil progress to the next stage. The reason Brazil has been given a strong chance of winning the World Cup is that the squad is balanced and possesses considerable depth. It feels as though Ancelotti has got the balance right, and he will make intelligent in-game tactical decisions that could take Brazil to the latter stages of the tournament.
