#defensive-improvements

#defensive-improvements

Though a 3-2 defeat to Japan in October raised some concerns, Brazil were impressive in beating Senegal in London on Saturday, sweeping aside a dangerous opponents thanks to goals from Estevao and Casemiro. The only blemish on the performance was a thigh injury for Gabriel that will keep the Arsenal defender out of the game with Tunisia. Brazil will hope to retain defensive solidity in his absence, with midfielder Bruno Guimaraes praising Ancelotti for improving the Selecao's rearguard.