Soon 17 years after the final of the 1998 World Cup, Dunga he seems moved on. This does not prevent distrust Team Didier Deschamps that the Selecao will face Thursday at the Stade de France.
What are your memories of the final of the World Cup 1998?
Win or lose, it’s part of football. For Brazil, it was his second final of World Cup 1994. Immediately after I have left the game, it’s party at the stadium after the game, the stadium itself, the adrenaline of the game … We played against a great French team. After a defeat, we often talk about mistakes but do not forget the merit of France, a great nation of football.
The memory of 1998 is it more painful for you than that of the 1990 World Cup (Dunga had crystallized his person critics of the Brazilian press after the elimination of the Selecao in the second round, ed)?
Each team has its characteristics, its players … lose, it still hurts, especially in the final. But it hurts more to me in 1990 because I have endorsed all the responsibility for the defeat. Which was not the case in 1998. We wanted to win but we played against a great French team with great players who played in the major leagues. Being world champion, it’s very difficult, even France has not been once.
You said that Brazil was prepared in 1994 to win the Cup world while in 1998 it was prepared only to arrive in the final. What must be done to win? All
already depends on the coaching staff that is in place. It is important to learn from mistakes and to rely on the cooperation of all members of the team for constructive criticism only condition to advance. Together, we can do it. There are three important factors: think what you want to do, then act and finally achieve what we want to do. On paper, it’s always easy after truth is on the ground.
What brings the presence of Jairzinho (world champion in 1970) in your staff?
Jairzinho has a lot of experience. We had a little meeting with him yesterday, he was able to bring all his experience to young players. It’s always good to have a world champion with you. Afterwards, there was something between what we hear and what we can reproduce the field. Become world champion is very difficult, very few players have been. Mauricio Silva was next to me in 1990 when we did not win. In 1994, we won. Same for Jairzinho, he lost in 1966 and won in 1970. We do not often two chances but it proves that we must learn from mistakes and we must seize this opportunity.
You have a relatively stable group since start of the year. What games will count before the Copa America?
All matches are fundamental. We try to have several options on each post. Friendly matches are important because they provide us with various problems and allow us to learn to adapt. When we speak of alternatives, we often think we need to change 50 or 60% of the workforce but that is not the case. Us, we want to change one or two players only and rely on a strong base to help new coming. If we change more deeply, it could create instability in the group.
Do not forget the essence of Brazilian football
What kind of game do you expect Thursday?
It will be a tough game against a team that will play in front of his public. France still has great players. It will be ready. I want to have a modern team, compact and aggressive but without forgetting the essence of Brazilian football, which is dribbling, creativity. We have very little time to prepare for this game but even with a single drive can try to optimize what can be.
Thiago Silva he has digested by you disappointment of the 2014 World Cup? Did you removed the cuff because you are too emotional?
next games will tell if he has overcome the World Cup. We know its technical qualities so we’ll see how he digested the disappointment. We’re all a little emotional, the Latins all that side. But we must succeed in controlling his emotions on land, that everyone is trying to do.
Firmino trained with holders Tuesday. Will you partner Neymar attack against France?
is not confirmed. The chasuble is not an indication. We worked offensive and defensive transition duo attacks but that does not mean it will hold (Thursday, ed.) Everyone must feel concerned.
What do you think of Danilo and Marcelo?
Danilo is its first convocation since Maicon has withdrawn. He is a young player, you have to offer continuity and trust so that it says to the group. As for Marcelo at the beginning he played at Real least now he comes back in shape. It has made significant progress in its positioning and the collective aspects. He is in good shape. That’s what we told all the players, even if they are not called, there is always someone from the staff continues to observe them.
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