KAZAN (Russia): Brazil trainer Tite has defended Neymar from complaint over his histrionics at the pitch and mentioned he used to be simply glad to have the workforce's talisman enjoying "at his best" forward of Friday's quarter-final in opposition to Belgium.
Neymar has scored two goals in Brazil's 4 suits, however he has been slammed via soccer pundits across the world for diving and rolling at the floor theatrically in Russia.
He has, on the other hand, also suffered a disproportionate collection of fouls in the match to this point, with his tally of 23 more than Uruguayan duo Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani blended.
"I've already talked about Neymar and I've been very specific about what happened," Tite informed newshounds at the eve of the quarter-final at Kazan Arena.
"You must look at the videos. All you need to do is look at the photographs.
"What makes me glad is to have him enjoying at his easiest. It's no longer simply with the ball, it is not simply dribbling. There are actions, there are transitions, defensive transitions and should you look, you spot how a lot he has contributed."
Tite confirmed that his most popular left back Marcelo would return to the beginning side instead of Filipe Luis after the Real Madrid defender neglected the 2-Zero win over Mexico through injury.
"I've spoken with each Marcelo and Filipe Luis. Filipe played really well in each suits. But now we are going with Marcelo once more," mentioned Tite.
Fernandinho may be expected to interchange the suspended preserving midfielder Casemiro who picked up a 2nd yellow card in opposition to Mexico.
The dominant win over the Mexicans cemented Brazil's standing as favourites to win a record-extending sixth World Cup trophy, however Tite mentioned it would take a complete workforce effort to get past Roberto Martinez's Belgium and their array of attacking stars.
"It will be a super fit. Both groups excel with a phenomenal football. Belgium have great avid gamers and a super trainer as well. I've always put them in the team of favourites (for the identify).
"It's the same now."
With Brazil's ultimate World Cup ending on home soil with a 7-1 semi-final humiliation via Germany that stunned the soccer-mad nation, Tite referred to as on his avid gamers to ignore the pressure and expectancies inevitably put at the side.
"If you question me what's the greatest challenge of a World Cup? It's the mental fatigue, the pressure is immense, and it is abnormal.
"(It) proliferates throughout the circle of relatives. I hope the circle of relatives can stay their heads cool. Don't concentrate, do not watch (the attention) because there may be numerous mental pressure."
Neymar has scored two goals in Brazil's 4 suits, however he has been slammed via soccer pundits across the world for diving and rolling at the floor theatrically in Russia.
He has, on the other hand, also suffered a disproportionate collection of fouls in the match to this point, with his tally of 23 more than Uruguayan duo Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani blended.
"I've already talked about Neymar and I've been very specific about what happened," Tite informed newshounds at the eve of the quarter-final at Kazan Arena.
"You must look at the videos. All you need to do is look at the photographs.
"What makes me glad is to have him enjoying at his easiest. It's no longer simply with the ball, it is not simply dribbling. There are actions, there are transitions, defensive transitions and should you look, you spot how a lot he has contributed."
Tite confirmed that his most popular left back Marcelo would return to the beginning side instead of Filipe Luis after the Real Madrid defender neglected the 2-Zero win over Mexico through injury.
"I've spoken with each Marcelo and Filipe Luis. Filipe played really well in each suits. But now we are going with Marcelo once more," mentioned Tite.
Fernandinho may be expected to interchange the suspended preserving midfielder Casemiro who picked up a 2nd yellow card in opposition to Mexico.
The dominant win over the Mexicans cemented Brazil's standing as favourites to win a record-extending sixth World Cup trophy, however Tite mentioned it would take a complete workforce effort to get past Roberto Martinez's Belgium and their array of attacking stars.
"It will be a super fit. Both groups excel with a phenomenal football. Belgium have great avid gamers and a super trainer as well. I've always put them in the team of favourites (for the identify).
"It's the same now."
With Brazil's ultimate World Cup ending on home soil with a 7-1 semi-final humiliation via Germany that stunned the soccer-mad nation, Tite referred to as on his avid gamers to ignore the pressure and expectancies inevitably put at the side.
"If you question me what's the greatest challenge of a World Cup? It's the mental fatigue, the pressure is immense, and it is abnormal.
"(It) proliferates throughout the circle of relatives. I hope the circle of relatives can stay their heads cool. Don't concentrate, do not watch (the attention) because there may be numerous mental pressure."
Tite backs under-fire Neymar, expects 'beautiful' Belgium clash
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