FIFA Confederations Cup 2013: Brazil vs Japan 3-0 - Five Talking Points

4. Tracking back

Brazil’s attackers and wingers simply do not believe in the concept of tracking back. Many times, their defense and midfield were in danger of being run over, and it was the brilliance of Paulinho and Silva that kept the Japanese at bay. Had their opponents been Spain or Italy, Brazil would have been destroyed. Scolari must integrate the values of defending as a unit in his squad, or they might be in deep trouble.