Ex-Flamengo boss ‘shows’ Brazil how to beat Haiti at World Cup | OneFootball

Brazil face Haiti in the second round of World Cup Group C

Peru defeated Haiti in a friendly on Friday (05), under the management of Mano Menezes, former Flamengo coach. As a result, the manager offered some tips to Brazil, who will face the Haitians during the group stage of the World Cup. According to the coach, the Caribbean nation plays a reactive game.

– (Haiti are) a transition and counterattacking team. So they drop deep and wait for the opponent to attack, win the ball back, and break forward at speed -, Mano Menezes explained to Band.

Will Mano Menezes take part in the World Cup?

After a career in Brazilian football, the former Flamengo coach accepted an offer from the Peru national team, which will not play in the World Cup. That is because Mano Menezes’ side finished ninth in the South American qualifiers.

When did Mano Menezes coach Flamengo?

Mano Menezes had a brief spell at Flamengo in 2013, lasting just 21 matches. The coach from Rio Grande do Sul resigned after a comeback defeat to Athletico-PR at the Maracanã. At the time, the manager argued that the players were not understanding what he was asking of them.

However, the coach can still list the 2013 Copa do Brasil title on his résumé. After all, he led Flamengo through to the round of 16, including a historic comeback against Cruzeiro. From the quarterfinals onward, however, Jayme de Almeida took charge of the three-time champion Mengo.

When is Brazil vs Haiti?

Therefore, Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti may be able to pick up a few tips from Mano Menezes for the match against Haiti on June 19, in the second round of the World Cup. Before that, however, the Seleção will face Morocco on Saturday (13).

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