Old heads and fresh faces – Tite begins Brazil renovation

Just 13 of the 23 that went to World Cup 2018 were retained in the squad as the Selecao kick off a new cycle ahead of September’s Brasil Global Tour

GOAL OPINION – Raisa Simplicio in Rio de Janeiro

The first Brazil squad of a new cycle was announced at CBF headquarters in Rio de Janeiro on Friday. 

And, as expected, there were plenty of changes – 10 of the 23 that made up Tite’s World Cup squad were left out as the five-time world champions begin a new phase ahead of next year’s Copa America and World Cup 2022.

The thinking is that there are a number of areas in which the side will need to be refreshed over the next four years and Tite wasted no time in beginning the process.

However, the coach did retain some consistency in his group, which has been the hallmark of his time with the Selecao. Tite likes to blend youth with experience – he and his coaching staff believe the established players are vital in illustrating to newcomers just what is expected of them when they pull on a Brazil shirt.

Brazil are now looking to the World Cup in Qatar but, before that, Tite is well aware that a Copa America on home soil will be a decisive moment in the task that lays ahead.

Prior to the big kick off next year, there will be eight Brasil Global Tour tests in which to prepare his new side to claim what would be the Selecao’s first major title since the 2013 Confederations Cup.

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