(Almost) inappropriate: the figures of the Brazilian defense in the Russian Cup impress | brazilian team

Three were defended by the Brazilian goalkeeper, a (head) entered. But according to the technical commission, the goal against Switzerland was uneven: Brazil complained of a push from Zuber to Miranda and even filed an official complaint with FIFA. The Seleção still managed to block 12 shots that would go in the direction of his goal – only eight against Mexico . 17 others were outside, mainly under the pressure of the defenders.

A work that begins with Jesus in the attack, goes through the recomposition of Neymar, Coutinho and Willian, for the protection of Paulinho and Casemiro, besides, of course, the brands of Filipe Luís, Miranda, Thiago Silva and Fagner.

– We mark the sector, not individually. We did not rush to score. Each of them aggressively in your industry, so maybe we block so many finalizations and crossovers.

More than the defensive force, the Brazilian coach trapped by the balance of the team. Whether marking, or attack.

– I consider that balance is the strongest feature. It's the team that finishes the most, and perhaps one of the most important finals of the goal – he said.

Best attack x best defense in the quarterfinals

He is right. Brazil and Belgium, rivals next Friday for the quarterfinals, are the two teams that have given the most shots to the World Cup: 77 finals per game. The shock Kazan will bring the best attack and the best defense of the competition face to face. The Belgians have already scored 12 goals, while the Brazilians (and the Uruguayans) have suffered only one.

– Our goal is this one (do not suffer goals until the end). But always pointing out that the defensive part is made from the attackers. When the ball arrives in our area, it is much easier to make any cup. The attackers have a big part to that – said Thiago Silva.

Ranked for the quarterfinals, the Seleção returns to Sochi at dawn on Tuesday (local time). Brazil trains the city until Wednesday and travels to Kazan Thursday morning, the sixth match against Belgium.

Review the balls that arrived at the goal of Brazil in this World Cup: