Brazil defeat to Japan ‘unacceptable’
Brazil’s friendly defeat to Japan was branded as ‘unacceptable’ by captain Casemiro as his side build up to next year’s World Cup finals.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side were 2-0 up in Tokyo thanks to goals from Paulo Henrique and Gabriel Martinelli.
But the visitors fell apart after the break. Takumi Minamino, Keito Nakamura and Ayase Ueda finding the net to record a famous win.
Brazil have won the World Cup on five occasions but not since 2002, and Manchester United midfielder Casemiro says even in a friendly losing a lead in such a manner is a concern.
“It was a blackout from everyone in our side in the second half,” he said.
“This is the highest level, if you fall to sleep in an entire half it can cost you a World Cup, a Copa America, an Olympic medal.
“It’s just unacceptable and we must learn from it because the World Cup is just a few months ahead of us. We have to take care of the details because they can cost you everything.”
