Coach Paulo Victor praises Brazil U20s' display | OneFootball

Paulo Victor liked the Brazil U-20 team’s performance against BoliviaCredits: Rafael Ribeiro / CBF

Brazil U-20 head coach Paulo Victor was very pleased with the Young Canaries’ performance in the 2-0 win over Bolivia in a friendly played this Sunday (9) at Granja Comary, in Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro. He praised the team’s intensity, as well as the players’ desire and determination.

“They did everything that was asked of them during these days of training at Granja Comary. We showed attractive football for most of the time, attacking football, with the full-backs pushing forward and the front players given a lot of freedom to move,” he said at a press conference minutes after the match.

“The team showed the attitude to attack spaces and be aggressive on the last line, along with off-the-ball behavior marked by high pressing practically throughout the game. They displayed traits that reflect attitude and aggressiveness. I really liked that, as well as the attacking volume,” the coach continued.

Paulo Victor praised Bolivian goalkeeper Govea, who made at least six difficult saves and was one of the reasons for Brazil’s relatively narrow scoreline. At the same time, he acknowledged that the number of missed chances highlighted flaws in the team’s finishing.

“We were not efficient in finishing our moves, and we will work on that so that on Wednesday (the 12th, the date of the other friendly against Bolivia), we can be more effective in that regard.”

The coach explained that the nine substitutions made during the friendly are part of the national team’s planning in the preparation stages for the South American Championship and the World Cup in the category in 2027.

“That’s what these games are for. I rotate from one match to another, and it will be the same on Wednesday. We’re going to give other players opportunities, see other scenarios, other structures, other game plans,” he commented.

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