Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Soccer-Dunga promises big improvement against Argentina

Brazil coach Dunga, whose side lost 2-0 to Paraguay in Sunday's World Cup qualifier, has promised a big improvement from his team when they face Argentina on Wednesday.

Dunga was criticised for his team's negative approach and the players for their performances in Asuncion, where Brazil were soundly beaten despite facing ten men for much of the second half.

"We will certainly play a lot better against Argentina than we did against Paraguay," said the coach during a tense news conference. "I know the personality of these players and the way they play."

Dunga, missing Kaka and Ronaldinho because of fitness problems, hinted that he would avoid making wholesale changes for Wednesday's match.

"We've played with this midfield before, we've won and we've lost. Sometimes, a change in attitude is better than a change of player. We're not going to change our entire way of working because of one game."

Brazil have taken eight points from five games in the South American qualifying group and are fourth in the table, behind Paraguay, Argentina and Colombia.

They have won their last three games against Argentina by three-goal margins.

http://uk.reuters.com/article/worldFootballNews/idUKB25271620080616

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