'O Jogo Bonito' is not only about 'beautiful football'. It is about 'beautiful preparation' too! Brazil remains the only team in the tournament to have open practice sessions in the tournament and allow the media to look at the way they prepare
'O Jogo Bonito' is not only about 'beautiful football'. It is about 'beautiful preparation' too! Brazil remains the only team in the tournament to have open practice sessions in the tournament and allow the media to look at the way they prepare for a match. There were technical, tactical approaches earlier. Before the quarter-final against Germany today at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) stadium, Kolkata, they were seen using a board on Saturday morning at the beginning of their practice under rain.
Carlos Amadeu
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The support staff carried the board to the middle of the pitch where all the U-17 footballers encircled the coach Carlos Amadeu to listen to his instructions. Later, the coach explained, "There are three things through which we inform the players about the opposing team — by watching, hearing and sharing their experiences. They viewed videos and we try to teach these young footballers through the tactical board here." What makes a Brazil vs Germany a "clasico" every time these two football giants meet? For Amadeu, it is 'because both teams like to attack the opponent rather than sit back. That makes the game great to watch.'
But the essence of the game is to enjoy the way you are playing the game. "Result is something you have no control over. What you can control is the style of your game. So, you have to enjoy the match and focus on your playing style." Then, there is also one of the most important factors — imagination. The team walked through the stadium as part of their preparation. "It's not about knowing only the grass. The players have to feel the soul of the stadium, to have a look at the stadium, to imagine the match. This is something we have been doing whenever we play in a new stadium and this is an important stadium of this tournament where the final will be played", said Amadeu.
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