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Accountability: Players and Management Alike
While the focus is rightfully directed towards the coaching situation, it is equally critical to evaluate the players on the pitch. Questions about individual performances abound, with many players, including the touted Vinícius Júnior, facing criticism for failing to deliver noteworthy contributions to the team.
Amidst calls for change in coaching, some pundits lament that accountability should not rest solely on Júnior's shoulders. The players themselves must confront their deficiencies—many believe they have been complacent and lack the drive that is synonymous with Brazil's footballing identity.