Zico criticizes the Brazilian team and is direct about Neymar and Endrick; know
Zico, Brazilian football idol, assessed the situation of the Brazilian team for the 2026 World Cup in an interview with Esporte Record. The former player criticized the team's attitude on the field and gave his "tips" about strikers Neymar and Endrick. Excerpts from the chat were released by the broadcaster.
About Neymar, Zico pointed out that the star "at times strayed a little from what is most important in his life, which is football, professional football". "Galinho" highlighted that, due to his genius, Neymar will always have the pressure of the charge.
As for Endrick, Zico showed complete confidence. He argued that the 19-year-old striker is prepared to be the difference for the team at the World Cup. "Endrick has no problem with age, youth, nervousness, nothing. It's his personality," he said.
"He goes there, runs after him, disturbs the defender, disturbs the defender, is attentive to everything. He's a typical Brazilian player of old. Ancelotti knows he has a trump card in his hand", added Zico about the young athlete.
Criticism of the Brazilian National Team
The former Japan national team coach also analyzed the current scenario of the team led by Carlo Ancelotti. When commenting on Brazil's debut against Morocco, the former player criticized the team's attitude on the field.
"It was easy to mark Brazil. I think there is a lack of dialogue there and a little initiative from the players themselves on the field", said Zico.
The Brazilian team is third in Group C of the World Cup, with one point added. They are behind Scotland (three points) and Morocco (one point, but with a better balance of yellow cards). Haiti closes the group without scoring.
Canarinho takes the field this Friday (19) against Haiti, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). The match valid for the second round of Group C will be held at Lincoln Financial Field, in Philadelphia, United States.
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Source: CNN