Tite says goodbye to Brazil: "It's the end of the cycle"

MADRID, 9 Dic. (EUROPA PRESS) -

The Brazilian coach, Adenor Leonardo Bacchi 'Tite', announced this Friday that he is leaving his position after the elimination from the World Cup in Qatar after losing to Croatia in the quarterfinal penalty shootout, at the same time that he confessed that although it was "a painful defeat", he is "at peace" with himself.

"Painful defeat, however, I am at peace with myself. It is the end of the cycle. I am not a man of two words, anyone who knows me knows it. I spoke more than two years ago. There are other great professionals. I was not playing to win and then make drama to stay. The performance of the four games is there for analysis, "said the coach at a press conference.

Thus, the Brazilian did not want to value his stage in the 'Canarinha' after six years on the bench. "Time will answer that question better. I'm not in a position to evaluate all the work done. The emotion is out. With absolute certainty, people will make this due assessment. Besides, after a defeat like this, I can't do it," he said. .

The coach also explained the decision for Neymar to take the fifth and last penalty, although he did not ultimately do so. "He is the fifth and decisive punishment. He is the player with the highest quality and mentally he was the best prepared to collect it," he said.

In addition, the coach reflected on his team's game and pointed out that Croatia's draw, shortly before the end of extra time, was not due to disorganization. "I do not agree with the disorganization. We were in an offensive action. In what was broken, the ball comes and goes. We closed the central part," he said.

Lastly, 'Tite' also explained the reasons for the changes made. "There is Rodrygo, a player of quality and individual technique. His participation was in the play for our goal. Antonio was fine and Pedro to pivot in the area. There was Militão's cramp and Paquetá's wear and tear. But I absolutely understand the pain and all the criticisms. What was missing? Perhaps there was a lack of greater effectiveness in the conclusion of the plays", he concluded.