Brazil’s defeat by Japan is “unacceptable”

Brazil Friendly defeat to Japan Captain Casemiro described it as “unacceptable” as his team prepares for next year’s World Cup finals.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side advanced 2-0 in Tokyo thanks to goals from Paulo Henrique and Gabriel Martinelli.

But the visitors collapsed after the break. Takumi Minamino, Keto Nakamura and Ayase Ueda found the back of the net to record a famous win.

Brazil has won the World Cup five times, but not since 2002, and Manchester United midfielder Casemiro says that even in a friendly match, losing the lead in this way is worrying.

“It was a blackout from everyone on our team in the second half,” he said.

“This is the highest level, if you sleep through a full run, it could cost you a World Cup, a Copa America, or an Olympic medal.

“It is unacceptable and we have to learn from it because the World Cup is only a few months away. We have to pay attention to the details because it could cost you everything.”