Analysis: Brazil will have its first big test on the flanks against Japan

The confrontation between Brazil and Japan in the World Cup is seen by commentators as the first big test for the Brazilian team's full-backs in the tournament. The intensity and style of play of the Japanese team, which exploits the wings with great frequency, should test the defensive solidity of the Brazilian team.

The Japanese style and the challenge on the flanks
Japanese wingers transform into wingers and the wingers act as "ultra wingers", advancing a lot along the flanks and also dropping inside to create associations and reach the attack. This constant and fast movement should require extra attention from the Brazilian full-backs throughout the match.

Danilo and Douglas Santos as safe "workers"
Cris Schwambach highlighted the stability that Danilo and Douglas Santos - nicknamed "ball workers" or simply "correct", in the case of Douglas Santos - brought to the Brazilian defense during the World Cup.

"They are very confident," he said, highlighting that this solidity was something that was not seen in Brazil's defensive zone in previous periods, marked by constant changes in formation.

The comparison with the friendly against Japan, in which Brazil lost with a completely different defense, reinforces the evolution of the sector.

Analysis: Japan has less tradition, but can provide work for Brazil

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