Casemiro warns after Japan defeat: “It could cost us a 4-year dream” | OneFootball

Casemiro issued a warning to the Brazilian National Team after the tough come-from-behind defeat to Japan this Tuesday in Tokyo. The midfielder left the field looking visibly upset after the setback and hopes for changes in the few matches the Seleção will have from now until the World Cup.

“A blackout in the second half by the whole team. This is the highest level. If you sleep for 45 minutes, it can cost you a World Cup, a Copa America, a medal, a dream of four years. It’s a lesson,” Casemiro told SporTV.

Brazil went up 2-0 in the first half and controlled the game without major problems until halftime. In the second half, however, coach Carlo Ancelotti had to deal with individual and collective mistakes that paved the way for Japan’s unlikely comeback.

“The whole team wasn’t good in the second half, and it’s all about details. At the highest level, it’s the details that make all the difference,” he continued.

This was Japan’s first ever victory over the Brazilian National Team in history. The Seleção will still have two more dates to play friendlies before the World Cup. In November, they will face African teams, probably Senegal and Tunisia. Then, in March 2026, the CBF is negotiating friendlies against European teams. France is likely to be one of the opponents. Croatia or the Netherlands may also face Brazil in the relevant FIFA window.

“At this high level you have to maintain greater balance. We know there was an extra boost, we wanted to finish the preparation, these ten, twelve days, on a high note and maybe we threw away 45 minutes of an excellent preparation we had. Let this serve as a lesson, the World Cup is right there. Regardless of the opponent, 45 minutes can cost you a childhood dream,” he concluded.

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