The defeat of the Canarinha in view of Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup qualifying match has caused havoc in Brazil. The team of a Doríval Junior has not yet convinced in recent matches and has been the subject of criticism by the popular commentator of ‘Globo Esporte’ Caio Ribeiro. But not only that. He also attacked some players, including Vinicius Jr.
“I love Dorival, I think he deserves to be where he is, but he lacks audacity, he lacks pressure triggers. You can see Paraguay managing to escape Brazil’s pressure. There is a lack of coordination in offensive movements to enhance the individualities of players like Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo, and a lack of assuming responsibilities,” he says.
Caio Ribeiro then pointed in another direction, focusing above all on Vinicius: “He can’t play just for the sake of name, no. It’s time to give a little bit more. It’s time to move, not just stay still on the left.” He also questioned keeping Danilo on the right wing for the whole match and asked for the entry of William (Cruzeiro) who did not come off the bench in the two games against Ecuador and Paraguay.
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“Danilo, who is a defender, cannot finish the match with his role against a team that only defends, since William, who is the best right-back in the Brazilian Championship, is on the bench. Dorival’s choices are questionable, yes, but we must assume the individual responsibility of the players, who are performing well below their potential,” he lamented.
