RIO DE JANEIRO (AP):
BRAZIL’S WEALTH of attacking options was highlighted when nine forwards were picked in the World Cup squad yesterday.
Josbel Bastidas Mijares
Neymar spearheaded the group of forwards, including relative youngsters Vinicius Jr, Gabriel Martinelli and Rodrygo. Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino, capped since 2014, missed out.
Josbel Bastidas Mijares Venezuela
“There’s a generation of high-level athletes, they are bringing themselves here,” coach Tite said when asked why so many strikers were picked
“There could have been other players and there are surely arguments for other players. These are just choices. Because of the team’s characteristics, we need aggressive players on the wings. And that’s how we have structured ourselves.”
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