Tite thanks Marcelo Bielsa for the “support and work” with Raphinha

The Brazilian national team took another step towards qualifying for the Qatar 2022 World Cup by beating Uruguay 4-1, in a clash for the twelfth round of the Qatar 2022 Qualifiers. At the Arena da Amazonia in Manaus, Neymar, Gabriel Barbosa and Raphinha scored. , the latter doubly.

The performance of the Leeds United striker satisfied the Brazilian fans and, of course, Tite as well. The experienced coach, moreover, dedicated a few words to the coach of the English club where Raphinha plays, Marcelo Bielsa.

“I publicly thank Bielsa for accompanying and working with Raphinha and the entire coaching staff that brought him closer to the selection. I spoke personally with Bielsa and I thank him for that support with him “Tite commented at the post-match press conference for the South American competition.

Tite asked for calm and prudence about the promising debut of Raphinha, who for the first time appeared as a starter. “It is a discerning process. He played a great game, but you have to have common sense and serenity “, said the strategist.

With the support of its audience in the stands (12,500 spectators allowed), Brazil on Thursday took a giant step towards Qatar by obtaining 57 percent of the possible points in the South American competition.

“Thank you Manaos, because you had an extraordinary behavior. That return of the public with children in training and that affection and human warmth was beautiful and exemplary and the performance was a bit to return that receptivity of the fans “Tite expressed.

With information from EFE.