Brazil is too boring.

Vinicius Junior made a difference against Morocco, but the 1-1 draw showed that Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil is still quite a distance from the image of a World Cup champion.

Vini shone in Brazil's draw against Morocco.

The World Cup is always a tournament of small details. A moment of genius can win a match, but to reach the final day, what's more essential is a system stable enough to overcome any challenge.

Brazil had that moment of genius in their match against Morocco on the morning of June 14th. Vinicius once again proved why he is considered the driving force of the Selecao at the moment. However, what unfolded during the 90 minutes on the field showed that Carlo Ancelotti's team is still caught between two extremes.

On one side is the creativity of world- class attacking stars. On the other is a team that has yet to find balance in its operation. That is the gap between a strong team and a true championship contender.

Vinicius remains the simplest solution.

If we had to pick the most outstanding player of the match, Vinicius would be virtually unrivaled. For most of the first half, Morocco controlled the game better. The African side constantly pressured the midfield, making it difficult for Brazil to build up play. However, as soon as the Selecao got the ball to Vinicius, everything immediately changed.

Ancelotti had clearly prepared for that. Brazil focused on exploiting the left flank, where Achraf Hakimi frequently pushed forward to support the attack. Every space that appeared behind the Moroccan defenders was exploited by the Brazilian players.

Vini makes a difference for the Brazilian national team.

The opening goal perfectly reflected that intention. After winning the ball back from an opponent's attack, Brazil launched a quick counter-attack. Lucas Paqueta and Bruno Guimaraes combined with short passes before setting up Vinicius in a favorable position. The Real Madrid star neatly controlled the ball with a quick turn before unleashing a powerful shot. It was the kind of goal that reminded people of Brazil's past.

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No need for excessive passes. No need for complicated combinations. Just one player with the quality to turn an ordinary situation into something extraordinary.

For many years, Brazil has been searching for a successor to the attacking leader role after Neymar's peak. What Vinicius has shown indicates that he is ready to take on that position.

However, the World Cup has never been a story about just one individual. Brazil in 2002 had Ronaldo, Rivaldo, and Ronaldinho. Brazil in 1994 had Romario and Bebeto. But behind those stars, there was always a solid system to help them shine. That's what the current Brazil team lacks.

Ancelotti is still searching for balance.

Carlo Ancelotti arrived in Brazil with a very clear philosophy. He didn't want the Selecao to become a team that rushed forward impulsively. The Italian coach wanted to build a team that controlled the game through discipline. In numerous statements, he emphasized that World Cup champions are usually built on their defense before thinking about scoring goals.

But against Morocco, Brazil showed the opposite. Their pressing system was disjointed, and their lines were frequently stretched. When Morocco pushed their formation high up the pitch, Brazil struggled to escape the pressure. The equalizer came from a situation where the Selecao's pressing was ineffective.

The Brazilian team has yet to demonstrate its true class.

What's more worrying is the sense of insecurity that the Brazilian defense creates. Every time Morocco accelerates, the yellow and green team gives fans the feeling they could concede another goal at any moment. That's not the image of a championship contender.

The changes only came after halftime when Danilo and Fabinho were brought on. Brazil controlled the midfield better. The two full-backs were less likely to push too far forward. The midfielders maintained better spacing in front of the defense. As a result, Morocco had less space to exploit.

However, that solidity brought with it another problem. Brazil became safer but also less incisive. Their attacking moves lacked the speed and unpredictability they once possessed. Apart from one counter-attack initiated by Vinicius and followed up by Matheus Cunha and Raphinha, the South American team didn't create many other significant opportunities. That is the biggest challenge for Ancelotti.

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Brazil needs the freedom for Vinicius, Raphinha, and Paqueta to unleash their creativity. But they also need a sufficiently solid structure to avoid putting themselves at risk every time they lose possession.

The draw against Morocco wasn't a terrible result in the group stage. However, it served as a reminder that Brazil is still in a development phase.

Vinicius is ready to play the hero. Ancelotti has also clearly defined the path he wants to take. What the Selecao lacks is a balance between the two.

Unless they find that balance, Brazil will remain just a team with many stars. To become World Cup champions, they need more than that.

Source: https://znews.vn/brazil-qua-te-nhat-post1659528.html