The selected of Brazil will face this Friday his pair of Croatia at the first crossing of quarter finals of World Cup Qatar 2022 what will be played from 12 (TV Pública, DirecTV) at Education City Stadium.
Tite, coach of the Brazilian national team, defended himself against the criticism received for the goal celebrations with dances during this World Cup and assured that they will not change the idiosyncrasy of the football they represent.
“If I have to dance, I’m going to dance. But I have to practice more because I have a stiff neck”Tite expressed this Thursday, jokingly, during the press conference prior to the game against Croatia.
The Brazilian DT received several queries of foreign journalists about the footballers dance in the celebrations of the goals against South Korea, and even of his own participation.
“It is our way of being, our culture and we will continue to be our way,” Tite assumed.
Coach of the selected five-time world champion He reiterated that he decided to join the celebration and dance of striker Richarlison to have a “connection with the new generation”.
“I am 61 years old and the players, an average of 25 or 26 years old. They could be my grandchildren. I won’t talk about someone who doesn’t know the culture of Brazil”said in relation to the punctual criticism of the Irishman Roy Keane, former Manchester United footballer.
As for football, Tite praised the “technical quality” of Croatia, but anticipated that Brazil will not change the way they play.
“This is the identity of Brazilian football. We give the players confidence and they have the courage to play this way. I believe in this football and we will always go forward”, he highlighted.
As for the team, The DT said that they will test the left back Alex Sandro, who has a muscular problem and he is the only player in that position after the loss of Alex Telles.
In any case, defender Danilo, who already played on both sides during the World Cup, he also participated in the press conference and he remarked that he is “ready” to play in any position.
“For me it is indifferent. I demonstrated it several times and I do it naturally,” he said. about the Juventus player from Italy.
“Brazil is the favourite”
For his part, Croatian defender Dejan Lovren defined the Brazilian national team as “favourite” on Thursdayin the previous clash for the quarterfinals.
“Brazil is the favourite. It has two strong teams, of individual qualitywhich can change the pace of the game. We have no problem with them being favourites. we respect everyone and that’s how it always has been,” Lovren said at a press conference.
Lovren33 years old, He said that before the Verdeamarela they must be “concentrated” because they will face a “very dangerous” rival for the names that make up the squad.
“They are fantastic individually, but we also have our options and we are ready for the fight.”Lovren said.
The Russian Zenit defender is “happy” with his team’s campaign and spoke about his performance: I don’t look at the reviews. I am my biggest critic. Nobody has to explain to me if I’m playing well or badly. It is important that the team is healthy and happy,” he concluded.
