Brazil's Copa America squad
That is, the combat power is strong
Brazil have shown a strong immediacy in the squad for this Copa America. Real Madrid duo Vinicius and Rodrygo will undoubtedly be the top scorers in Brazil's attack. In the season that just ended, the pair scored 23 goals and provided 10 assists in La Liga, as well as 10 goals and seven assists in the Champions League.
Vinicius is regarded as the first person in the Champions League in the past three years. He has scored five goals and provided four assists in nine Champions League games this season, averaging a whopping rating of 7.7 per game, and was twice voted Man of the Match in the two legs of the semi-final against Bayern Munich. The 25-year-old Brazilian striker is at the peak of his career and will be Brazil's number one weapon in the Copa America.
At the back, goalkeepers Alisson and Ederson are world-class presences who will provide solid security for Brazil's defence. In midfield, the Premier League duo of Andreas Pereira, Douglas Luiz, Paqueta, Joao Gomez and Guimaraes are all strong men, who have put in impressive stats and performances this season that will energize Brazil's midfield.
Young and full of potential
In addition to having a strong immediacy of the team, the Brazilian team also has the characteristics of youth. The selection of 17-year-old Endrick, 22-year-old Martinelli, 25-year-old Alana and other new stars has made the average age of the Brazilian team relatively low, leaving room for future development.
Endrick will join Real Madrid next season and he has already shown his quality this season. Martinelli's impressive performances at Arsenal also earned him a selection for the national team. Arana, on the other hand, is a rookie in Brazil's backline and will shoulder the defensive burden alongside veteran Militão and others.
Dorivar's roster reflects his long-term vision for the national team, with a large number of young stars injected fresh blood, and a reasonable combination of first-class veterans, making the Brazilian team not only have a strong current strength, but also have enough potential for future development.
Disputes are limited
Although the defeat of Neymar, Casemiro, Richarlison, Bremer and others has caused some criticism, the scope of these controversies is limited in the big picture. Dorivar sticks to his own philosophy of selection, which reflects his vision for the national team.
Neymar's injury is understandable, while Richarlison is also out of the squad due to new injuries. Casemiro's performances at United have been sluggish, and with the Brazilian midfield in desperate need of a generational change, his omission is understandable.
Bremer's defeat was perhaps the biggest point of contention, as the Serie A's best defender was recognised for his defensive prowess, but Dorivar opted for Berardo instead. From this point, it can be seen that there is some controversy over the selection of the backline, but the overall scope of influence is limited.
Overall balance
Looking at this squad, we can see that Brazil has made trade-offs in terms of immediate power, young potential and squad balance. The list takes into account the current strength and young rising stars, the scope of the controversy is controllable, and Doriwal's employment ideas are generally to the point.
Although the injuries of Neymar and others have a certain impact on the attacking power, Real Madrid's double stars, Martinelli and others are enough to support the offensive line. The combination of midfield and defense is also more reasonable. Overall, this squad has enough quality to be expected to win the Copa America for Brazil.
As the new manager, Doriwal's tactical philosophy and personnel strategy will have a direct impact on the team's performance. But judging by the roster, this Brazilian team is indeed expected, and they will give it their all in the Copa America and bring glory to the national team.