Marquinhos relativizes Brazil's draw at the start of the cycle towards the 2030 Cup: "We are starting a new stage"
Brazil drew 1-1 with Australia at Townsville in the opening round of the 2030 Cup, with Rayan's goal on his last throw. Marquinhos acknowledged that expectations were higher, criticized the lack of dynamism and compactness of the team and stated that young players will be tested in upcoming games, with Ancelotti deciding any tactical changes.
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Starting with the result
The Seleção Brasileira of Carlo Ancelotti drew 1-1 with Australia on Friday morning in a friendly international played in Townsville, the oceanic country.
What Marquinhos said on the way out .
The captain of the national team acknowledged that the fans expected more and so did he.
"I think the expectation was for a better result, from the fans and us. We couldn't realise the chances in goal. It would change the vision of the game. We have to be aware that it is a start, a new phase", said Marquinhos .
centre-back made a critical evaluation of the team's performance: "It did not start now, we are already one step ahead, but we can do better. I hope that more and more of us will be able to grow up, help younger people. We saw that they can help. In the next games we will test the younger ones. The expectation for this game was better, of course. We had the ball, but didn't create many chances with dynamics. A lot of long ball, the team wasn't compact. Let's train to improve in the next matches. That makes a difference in a World Cup", he added.
What's coming up ahead
Brazil returns to the field next Tuesday at 7am (Brasil time), again against Australia, this time in Brisbane.
Tactical change in evaluation
Asked about the possibility of changing the tactical scheme to populate more midfield, Marquinhos said that the decision is still up to the coach and committee.
"Maybe, he hasn't said anything yet, it has not materialized. Tomorrow we will have the clarity of what this second game is going to be. The result is very important for maintaining a good path and atmosphere. It depends on the outcome that we get inside the field and how well we perform".
Where we are
The draw in Townsville marks the starting point of a four-year cycle until the 2019 FIFA World Cup where Ancelotti and his committee tend to test younger players, as Marquinhos himself anticipated.
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