The
State of the Brazil International Soccer Team
Brazil has been
and continues to be the country with the greatest soccer history of all time,
and their current squad’s potential is certainly one of the biggest in the
entire world. However lately, Brazil has been little more than an overhyped
disappointment in the eyes of many of the fans of the side. With so many good
soccer squads on the international level nowadays, a team certainly can’t win
them all. But much like the Los Angeles Lakers of basketball or the New York
Yankees of baseball, every game, tournament, and trophy not won is a major
letdown for the country of Brazil.
Current manager
Mano Menezes has almost completely refreshed the side after disappointments in
the World Cup and in World Cup Qualifying, attributed to the stubborn, strict
managing style of former director Dunga. Former members of the team who
contributed a lot but were dismissed from the side for off the field issues,
most notably Ronaldinho and Robinho, have made their return. It is interesting
to note that the squad is now dominated by new, young and fresh talent, which
brings a huge level of excitement to the prospect of the 2014 World Cup, set to
be held in Brazil itself.
Captain Thiago
Silva, David Luiz, and Marcelo are three young guns looking to help legend
Maicon on the defensive line. These new players replace those who seemed to be
irreplaceable in the recent past, including former captain Lucio, Juan, and
Gilberto. Former defender and Barcelona star Dani Alves has now made his way to
the midfield to aid Ronaldinho and Robinho in trying to replace the production
of former standouts Kakà and Elano. The strikers now include the likes of
prodigy Neymar Jr., Ramires, Hulk, and Adriano, who make up for the loss of a
great striker in Ronaldo.
Overall,
Brazil’s people have a lot to be excited over when it comes to the new look of
their soccer team. It seems that the squad has really found their niche after a
horrific performance at the Copa America 2011. The team, currently ranked #5 in
the world by FIFA, looks to climb the ladder all the way to World Cup gold in
2014.
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