-"If new players emerge, midfielders with a lot of quality, then obviously you can play a more possession-based game. We have to monitor the development of the new midfielders. I think we're very well covered up front for the future, and very well covered at the back. We have to find top-level midfielders." Brazil initially called up only five midfielders for the World Cup squad: Fabinho, Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, Lucas Paquetá and Danilo Santos. After Wesley was ruled out, another midfielder, Ederson, was called up. Ancelotti believes changing this situation is the responsibility of both the clubs and the CBF through the player development process: "When it comes to developing talent, there has to be a connection with the clubs. The clubs are the ones that develop the talent. The national team can help, of course, but it has to be in partnership with the clubs, because they're fundamental. Going forward, we want to strengthen our relationship with the clubs when it comes to developing talent. In the future, we have to put more focus on developing midfielders. "The team that won the World Cup, Spain, had a lot of possession. But Spain only conceded one goal (throughout the entire World Cup). They had so much possession because Spain has an incredibly strong generation of midfielders. They have seven world-class midfielders: Fabián, Rodri, Pedri, Olmo, Zubimendi, Merino and Gavi. Seven. That gave them the ability to control games and win the World Cup." As Brazil continue their search for new midfielders, they'll be back in action in September, with friendlies already scheduled against Australia on the 25th and 29th in Townsville and Brisbane, respectively. In early October, Brazil will also face India on October 3 in Kolkata.   submitted by   /u/Prestigious-Back-981 [link]   [comments]