Brazil vs. Argentina: International Friendly Preview

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Published: November 15, 2010

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On Wednesday, November 17, 2010, football supporters worldwide will be watching the international friendly between Brazil and Argentina.  For South Americans, there is no bigger matchup.  Since 1993, Brazil has had the upper hand for the most part:  two World Cup titles, four Copa America victories, and three Confederation's Cup trophies are among the list of accolades Brazil has won over the past 17 years.  This is not to say Argentina has been weak during this time, but for many of these tournaments, Argentina fell victim to Brazil in three of those tournaments, at the finals.

For the past two World Cups, both teams have gotten as far as the quarterfinals.  In similar fashion, both teams replaced head coaches after the World Cup, but the strategies employed by both teams diverge tremendously, and it is reflected in the most recent selections for this upcoming friendly. 

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Current Head Coach, Mano Menezes has essentially taken a different path than what prior coach Dunga had done with the Seleção.  While Dunga relied on many veterans and fielded an older, counter-attacking team, Menezes has been putting together sides that have many players in their early 20s, some even in their teens.  While the results have been favorable thus far, the first real test will be when Menezes' boys face an Argentinian side that is strictly focused on the 2011 Copa America.  Recent lineups have included Ramires, Nilmar, Robinho and Dani Alves as "veterans."  The rest of the team include players that Menezes has coached from prior stints at Gremio and Corinthians and several other young rising stars that may not be ready for the Copa America relative to other players, but will have significant experience by the time the 2014 World Cup arrives.

Nowhere to be found, players like Maicon, Julio Cesar, Luis Fabiano, Lucio and Juan have yet to receive a call-up by the new head...
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