👀 Ups and downs: Brazil’s form after Asia friendlies 🇧🇷

The first FIFA Date with only friendlies under Carlo Ancelotti leading the Brazilian National Team was full of tests.

It is now time for OneFootball's analysis of how the team took advantage of the opportunities against South Korea and Japan.

And those who did not stand out as expected during the "tour" in Asia. 

After conceding three goals, Alisson's positive streak with the National Team is remembered

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Rodrygo

Made the most of his first call-up since Ancelotti's arrival. 

Had a great performance against South Korea, leading the scoring in this cycle with eight goals. Started on the left but also moved to the center.

He was the one who most tried to take responsibility among those called upon during Tuesday's match. 

Estêvão

Showed great personality starting in the first friendly, scoring two goals. Reinforcing that his place in the final list is almost certain. 

Played 20 minutes on Tuesday but did not produce as expected. 

Bruno Guimarães

Left behind a series of bureaucratic performances to make a difference on the field.

Had two good performances for Newcastle's midfielder, confirming he is among Ancelotti's favorites.

Gabriel Martinelli

The competition to be one of the left wingers is fierce.

And the Arsenal forward took advantage of the opportunity against Japan.

Paulo Henrique

Debuted for the National Team with a goal and other good contributions on the opponent's field. Earned points with Ancelotti.

The competition in the sector is likely to be intense until the final list is defined, as the Italian coach may take only one natural right-back and have Éder Militão as an option.

Lucas Paquetá

Had already returned to the National Team in the last FIFA Date - scoring against Chile.

Came on well in the first friendly, contributing to the fifth goal.

Was one of the new faces on Tuesday and succeeded in taking advantage of the opportunity: participated in both Brazilian goals. 

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Fabrício Bruno

The mistake that led to Japan's first goal was decisive. And he ended up "participating" in the second.

Did not secure valuable points in a sector that already has three certain names: Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, and Militão.

Carlos Augusto

The left-back position is another sector with open competition.

Douglas Santos would (today) be a well-positioned name in the final call-up.

Carlos Augusto had a chance from the start against Japan and did not deliver the expected quality without the ball, struggling with Doan. 

Hugo Souza

Made his debut for the National Team against Japan and did not take advantage of the opportunity to "secure" his presence in the final list. 

Did not fail in the first two goals but contributed to the one that sealed Japan's comeback. And later, almost compromised on Tanaka's shot.

Beraldo

Having a good season with PSG, showing improvement. 

Another who got a chance that tends to be rare among the 11 against Japan.

Contributed decisively to the equalizing goal and then failed in marking Ueda, who was responsible for Japan's comeback. 

Richarlison

Carlo Ancelotti's confidence in his football remains. But the "Pigeon" has not yet ended his goal drought for the Brazilian National Team. 

Had more time on the field against Japan. But without being effective. The goal drought for Brazil since the 2022 World Cup persists. 

One of the Italian coach's missions is precisely to find this number 9.

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