【Perez公器私用練英文031】2024美洲盃前瞻：巴西

 【Perez公器私用練英文031】

Copa América 2024 Tactical Preview: Brazil

2024美洲盃前瞻：巴西

原文網址：https://totalfootballanalysis.com/article/copa-america-2024-brazil-tactics

時間：2024/06

作者：Alexandra Hunt

這張是來自Goal.com，但是因為覺得比Total的好所以用它當封面圖
裡面有些球員穿得會是之前的球衣，如恩德里克應該是美洲盃9號了

Football is embedded in Brazilian culture. Whilst there was once a mystique surrounding the footballing personnel of South America’s largest country for the rest of the world, nowadays, there is a strong contingent of players playing in Europe’s elite divisions, most notably in the Premier League.

足球被根植在巴西的文化中。儘管一度這些南美最大國家的足球員，對於世界其他地方的人感到繚繞著神沒跟，但時至今日，該地成為了歐洲足球菁英階層強力輸出球員的所在，在英超的表現最有記憶度。

Brazil is a footballing nation in transition at present, with up-and-coming youngsters making the step up to Brazil’s first team. Despite the reasons for optimism for the future, though, Brazil is currently negotiating a difficult period.

巴西現時是轉換中的足球之國，前仆後繼的青年才俊形塑了巴西一線隊的基底。儘管未來精彩可期，但是，巴西現在其實在一個正在調整步伐的艱困時期。

Although automatic qualifiers for the upcoming Copa América, Brazil are struggling within their respective World Cup qualifying group. Following three consecutive defeats, the five-time World Cup winners lie sixth in their respective group, lagging behind Venezuela and Ecuador.

雖然它在本屆美洲盃已經自動晉級，巴西在他們自身的世界盃資格賽卻是踢得跌跌撞撞。直面了三連敗，世界盃「五星上將」現在在他們的小組排名第六，甚至比委內瑞拉與厄瓜多排名要後。

Consequently, veteran manager Dorival Júnior was appointed in January and tasked with changing the fortunes of this proud footballing nation. The journeyman manager has overseen two friendlies so far, which included a victory over England and a draw with Spain.

最後，一月上任的老教練小多里瓦爾肩負著轉型足球之國才華的重大任務。這位老手教練已經執導兩場友誼賽了，包括了擊倒英格蘭與打平西班牙。

In this tactical analysis and scout report, we will assess Brazil’s chances in the upcoming Copa América, in which they have been drawn in Group D alongside Colombia, Paraguay, and Costa Rica. We will assess the tactics likely to be adopted by Dorival and provide an analysis of the selected squad.

在這份前瞻報告，我們將會點兵巴西在即將到來的美洲盃，在小組賽D組跟哥倫比亞、巴拉圭、哥斯大黎加如何比劃。我們將會檢視多里瓦爾在巴西戰術上的改變，並提供這支一線隊的分析。

Predicted starting XI預期先發陣容

By his own admission, Dorival is not a coach who likes to instill a particular tactical identity into his sides but rather bases his tactics on the available playing personnel. The recent friendlies in March gave a glimpse of what to expect from this Brazil side under the 62-year-old’s guidance. Therefore, don’t be surprised to see the Seleção line up in a 4-3-3 formation.

在多里瓦爾自己的聲明表示，他不是一個喜歡在他的球隊安上特別戰術風格，而更喜歡透過個別球員能力底定戰術的教練。三月時最近一場友誼賽就能看出這位62歲老教練的指揮下期待表現的是怎麼樣的巴西隊。因此，如果這支巴西隊踢出4-3-3的先發陣容可千萬別太驚訝。

Brazil has arguably the world’s best in goal to choose from in Liverpool’s Alisson and Manchester City’s Ederson. Although neither goalkeeping option was available for selection in March due to injury, historically, Alisson has won the battle for the goalkeeper gloves. This and Ederson’s recent withdrawal due to injury mean you would expect the Anfield man to retain his position in the starting XI.

對於巴西來說，世界最佳的守門員選項，要選利物浦的阿里森還是曼城的艾德森可說是很能引發論戰的。雖然因為受傷，難得在歷史上看到，這兩位守門員在三月的比賽都未能出賽，但阿里森最後贏得了守門手套(位置)。此節與艾德森近日因受傷造成的傷缺，都顯現出你可以期待這個安菲爾德的驕傲能維持拿下該位置上美洲盃先發十一人的位置。

The back four of this predicted team comprises the more experienced individuals of this squad: Juventus’ Danilo at right-back, Porto’s Wendell at left-back, and a centre-back partnership of PSG’s Marquinhos and Arsenal’s Gabriel. 

防線上四人我們預測會選擇團隊各自位置上最有經驗的球員：尤文圖斯的達尼洛擔任右後衛、波圖的溫德爾擔任左後衛，而PSG的馬昆奴斯跟阿森納的加布里埃爾將會出任中衛搭檔。

Real Madrid’s Eder Militao may push for a start ahead of Marquinhos and Gabriel, although this does seem unlikely given that he has only just returned from an ACL injury. Girona’s Yan Couto could equally push Danilo for the starting right-back position; however, the latter’s experience ensures he is more likely to be given the nod in the starting setup.

皇馬的米利唐可能會撼動兩人的位置，但因為他才剛從ACL的大傷回歸，所以看起來機會不大。吉羅納的揚庫多也可能平換達尼洛的右後衛位置；然而後者球場的經驗確保了他是更可能在先發預設的名單上出賽。

A surprising omission from the Brazil squad was the usual captain, Casemiro. The Manchester United midfielder had been called up in March despite a poor season at Old Trafford this term but had to pull out due to injury. In his absence, Bruno Guimarães will be expected to lead the three-man midfield alongside Wolves’ promising youngster João Gomes and West Ham’s Lucas Paquetá.

有個球員令人訝異地被省略了，是歷來擔任隊長的卡塞米羅。這位曼聯中場儘管在曼聯這一季有個悽慘的賽季，仍在三月的友誼賽是有被徵召的，只是因為受傷所以離開名單。在他缺席替補上的是布魯諾吉馬良斯，他被期待領軍由狼隊的潛力新星若奧哥梅斯與西漢姆聯的盧卡斯帕奎塔所組成的三人中場線。

With usual poster boy Neymar injured, completing the predicted starting XI is a La Liga contingent of Real Madrid duo Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr and Barcelona’s Raphinha. However, you would expect rotations in these positions, notably with teenage sensation Endrick and fellow youngster Sávio looking to grasp an opportunity. Endrick, in particular, has been impressed by the recent friendlies. However, given his age, it may be a tall order to expect him to start each match of the tournament.

因為昔日宣傳C位內馬爾的傷病，為先發十一人畫龍點睛的球員，會由皇馬雙子星羅德里哥、維尼修斯與巴西的拉芬尼亞的西甲軍團所組成。然而，這三個位置的輪換也值得期待，由青春風暴恩德里克與年輕星勢力拉維歐，正虎視眈眈著成名在望的機會，值得被關注。特別是恩德里克，近日的友誼賽屢屢被關注。然而考量到他的年紀，期待他本屆美洲盃場場比賽先發，將是個艱鉅的任務。

The graphic below shows a breakdown of the predicted Brazil squad, which highlights that this is a very young squad.

下圖表現出這支巴西隊的分析，像是時不時要提醒著你，這是一支十分年輕的隊伍。

Although exciting, such a young squad does bring a level of inexperience. Therefore, the defensive personnel are likely to be looked upon for guidance as the older members of the team.

儘管讓人感到興奮，這麼年輕的隊伍雙面刃的另外一層則是缺乏經驗。因此，防禦端會更需要由球隊較年長的球員領導、扛起。

Attacking phase攻擊端

In the last calendar year, Brazil has been a strong possession-based side compared to other qualified nations for the upcoming Copa América.

在上一個2023月曆年，巴西比起會在接下來美洲盃遇到的國家，有著更強的控球能力作為打底。

However, what is striking about the above graphic is that although Brazil tends to dominate play, they have often been quite counterproductive. For example, despite being ranked in the top 12% for possession, their progressive passes per 90 are only in the 6th percentile. This points to a side lacking creative ideas.

但是......顛覆上圖資訊的是，儘管巴西看似會制霸比賽，他們卻常常落得適得其反。舉個例子，儘管他們的控球遙遙領先88%的隊伍，但他們90分鐘內有進攻意義的傳球落後了94%的隊伍，這顯示了他們傳球缺乏創意的一面。

A look at their passing statistics from the past year shows that the majority of their passes are lateral per match, averaging 194 per game. Brazil has a 94% pass accuracy for such passing exchanges, but this does highlight a team that, over the past year, has been more content to recycle possession rather than be productive with it.

看過他們去年的傳球數據，顯示了每場比賽平均會有194次傳球，大部分落在比賽後段。在一些比賽的傳球成功率達到94%，但這彰顯了在過去的一年，這些傳球的品質是虛耗比實用來得更高。

The arrival of Dorival, though, signalled a change in their attacking outlet, exemplified by their less than 50% possession in their recent encounters against Spain and England. 

但多里瓦爾的到來，明示了他們在攻擊線上的型態改變——由在近來對抗西班牙、英格蘭少於50%的控球率所證明。

Since the Brazilians’ arrival in the dugout, Brazil has been much more direct in attack, looking to exploit the pace in their forward line. One of the forwards will often play off the last defender, and the South Americans are not careless in such play, being caught offside only once in the past two matches.

自從巴西人上船之後(譯註：原意為「獨木舟/教練席」)，巴西在攻擊上變得更直接，在前場線上用速度尋求生吞活剝敵人的機會。一位前場球員會經常在對手後衛身後，並且有見於南美洲球賽對這類打法比較不注意，在最近兩場比賽(譯註：06/09 3:2勝墨西哥、06/13 1:1平美國)只被抓位一次越位。

Whilst such a direct style facilitates effective counterattacking football, there is much more to this Brazil side than purely catching opponents on the break. 

當這樣直接的風格促進來高效反擊的足球球風，這支巴西除了在純然抓住對手呼吸間隙之外，還藏著掖著更多的內容。

Brazil will vary in playing the ball long, but generally, they opt to play out from the back. Their attacking build-up play consists of quick passing exchanges—sometimes one-touch passing combinations—looking to transition across the pitch with passing triangles.

巴西傳球的方式很多變，但一般來說，他們傾向從後場開始執行。他們進攻時的組織出球會由多次的快速換位傳球——有時則會是由一次觸球包辦——以三角傳球戰術尋求球場上的攻守轉換。

Speed is instilled into this Brazil side with their off-the-ball movements, always looking ahead for the next pass. It summarises their positive approach of looking to be productive when they have the ball since Dorival’s arrival. 

速度的優勢與生俱來在巴西的無球跑動上。球員常常會尋求讓自己的動作領先在下一個傳球前。這總結了他們在多里瓦爾入職後的有球跑動更有生產力的正向方法。

Another important aspect of Dorival’s attacking build-up is committing players in the offensive stages, notably left-back Wendell, who will often advance up the pitch, either on the left channel or invert inside, to give Brazil strength in numbers in the midfield.

另一個多里瓦爾組織進攻的重要影響是在攻擊階段的球員們—尤其是會在球場上更突前，會在左路或再內切進去的左邊衛溫德爾—來補給巴西在中場的人數優勢。

Wendell’s advanced positioning enables one of the midfield three, typically Paquetá, to drift further toward the forward line; this is a useful tactic to congest the middle of the pitch, where Brazil likes to initiate its attacking threat.

文德爾突前的位置可以讓中場三人之一—通常是帕奎塔—從中場轉移到鋒線上，這個在堵住中場是實用的戰術，並且此地是巴西善於發揮其攻擊威脅性的地方。

Despite committing players forward in attack, though, don’t expect this Brazil team under Dorival to stifle the opposition with crosses as their attacking outlet is more a product of penetrating carries into the area, typically from more central areas and the half-spaces from the likes of Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr.

雖說儘管進攻時推進球員們向前，不要指望多里瓦爾轄下的巴西隊會用大量傳中球窒息對手。他們的攻擊手段更多的是靠著傳球滲透到禁區所達成的產物，一般來說是從羅德里哥、維尼修斯最喜歡的中路到邊路之間位置。

Defensive phase防守端

When it comes to the defending credentials, this has been the weak spot for Brazil of late. In their World Cup qualifying group, only Bolivia and Peru have conceded more goals. Their goals against tally per 90 ranks poorly compared to other nations who have qualified, as shown in the radar plot.

而當我們談到防守的人力時，這就是巴西近期的弱點了。在世足資格賽小組階段，只有玻利維亞跟秘魯比巴西失了更多球。他們每90分鐘掉的球跟其他晉級的國家隊可謂難堪，從雷達圖上就能看分明。

On a positive note, though, Brazil’s out-of-possession strengths lie in their high press, as indicated by their high PPDA rank. Over the past year, Brazil has averaged an 8.97 PPDA value per match.

雖然正面來說，受到高壓迫戰術的利多，巴西的不控球階段會是優勢，也影響到了他們PPDA(每次防守動作傳球數＝傳了幾次球會進行一次防守動作，越高表示逼搶越不積極)的高排名，去年來說，巴西平均每場比賽打到了每次防守動作8.97次的傳球數。

However, during the March friendlies under Dorival’s stewardship, the PPDA values increased by 62% on average. Consequently, Brazil played with a much deeper defensive line against European opposition. However, they have not entirely deserted their high-pressing principles since Dorival’s arrival.

然而，三月的友誼賽在多里瓦爾的指揮下，PPDA平均價值上升了62%。因此，巴西在面對歐洲對手時，踩著的是更深位的後防線。但是，在多里瓦爾入職後，他們也沒有把高位壓迫得原則上拋諸不顧。

Brazil has tended to form a 4-4-2 shape without the ball but is flexible in alternating personnel from the midfield to press further up the pitch to form a 4-3-3 shape out of possession, as exemplified below.

巴西在無球時傾向打4-4-2陣型，但是如下圖所演示，對於讓中場球員反轉壓前，在球場上轉為4-3-3來控球也保有彈性。

Given the right opportunity in the final third, though, the Seleção increase the intensity of their press.

在進攻三區有好機會時，這麼一來，巴西隊就會加強壓迫的密度了。

As Spain plays the ball back to the goalkeeper, who then attempts a pass centrally, Rodrygo is able to intercept and lob the keeper to score. The opposition will have to be mindful of the pace and quality in Brazil’s forward line, as any misplaced passes could very well be punished. 

如看到西班牙把球倒腳給傾向傳中的守門員，羅德里哥就會去攔截高球並意圖獲得射門。對手要全神貫注提防巴西鋒線的速度與品質，任何失之差釐的傳球都可能會受到懲罰。

It may be too soon to judge Dorival’s preferred overall defending principles, though, as the deep defensive line may likely have been a response to the quality of the opposition. Against lesser-ranked nations such as Group D competitors Costa Rica, Brazil may very well opt to play higher up the pitch and intensify their press in the opposition’s defensive third, as shown, on a more frequent basis.

要評價多里瓦爾喜歡的整體防守原則恐怕言之過早，即便如此，看到後防線佈置較深，可以理解是對對手比賽品質的回應。對抗像是D組對手哥斯大黎加這樣排名較低的國家時，巴西就會順應讓球員傾巢而出，在對手的防守三區更頻繁的加強壓迫，如圖所示。

Transitions轉換端

Brazil’s play has a quick tempo, which is effective when they launch counterattacks. Opponents will be aware not to leave space at the back for the Brazil front line to exploit. The quick nature of their play can be to their detriment, though, if caught in possession. As a consequence, the South Americans are prone to committing fouls to halt opposition counterattacks. 

巴西有著快節奏的打法，在要觸發反擊的時候非常有效。對手將會不敢離開後場防止巴西前場的生吞活剝。但在打控球時，打法的生性靈快也會是他們的雙面刃。結果論來看，南美洲人蠻頻繁地會用犯規來阻止對手的反擊。

Whilst this can disrupt the flow of matches to their advantage, it can leave them vulnerable to set pieces in dangerous positions. Moreover, Brazil were guilty of conceding two penalties in their friendly against Spain. It goes to show that the erratic nature during defensive transitions can lead to conceding cheap goals.

儘管這對於打斷比賽的節奏可以是優點之一，但也會讓他們落於面對定位球容易被傷害的危險局面。我們更可以看到，巴西才為了對西班牙的友誼賽，用兩顆十二碼罰球付出代價。這展示了他們在轉攻為守時可能會吃到簡單的進球的不穩定天性。

As we have already shown in this analysis, Brazil is likely to push left-back Wendell up when in possession, but opponents should look to exploit the space in the attacking right-hand channel this opens up.

如同我們已經展示在分析中的，巴西會在控住球時，將左邊衛溫德爾推前，但巴西的對手也會設法利用這條廣闊大開的右路進攻走廊。

The match still shows that as Spain has retrieved possession, Wendell is out of position, leaving his opposite number with plenty of space on the right side to attack. Although Spain was unable to make the most of this situation and didn’t notice the opportunity down this side, it serves as a warning to Brazil if opposing teams are able to counter.

那場比賽依然顯露了西班牙拿到控球、溫德爾失位了，造成他對位的球員在右路進攻有著廣大的空間可以揮灑。即便西班牙沒能將這個情況發生的次數最大化，並且沒能把握這一側的機會，對於若有隊伍可以運用此點反擊，將不啻敲響了巴西的一聲警鐘。

Defenders後防

The weaker positions of Brazil’s starting XI are arguably the full-back positions, as both Danilo and Wendell lack pace. Danilo typically plays as centre-back for Juventus, so whilst out of position in the general Brazil formation compared to his normal club role, it does prove useful for Dorival’s side when they switch to three at the back to facilitate Wendell’s playing higher up the pitch.

巴西先發十一人的弱點是帶有爭議的邊後衛人選，達尼洛、文德爾都是缺乏速度的球員。達尼洛在尤文圖斯習慣打的是中後衛的位置，所以當達尼洛比起他在俱樂部的角色，在巴西常規先發踢得是他不習慣的位置，反而證明了多里瓦爾切換成三後衛來掩護文德爾的前叉是有用的。

As we have already seen in this analysis, Wendell’s positioning could leave Brazil vulnerable on the break, but the Porto defender does rank in the top 25% of tier-two players for defensive positioning this season. The left-back can’t afford to be complacent in this tournament.

如同我們在分析報告看到的，文德爾的位置亦是會讓巴西在空檔間容易受到傷害，但這位波圖後防中確實是這一季二級聯賽(葡超)的防守球員排名前25%的了。這為左後衛在這次大賽可不好再出甚麼差池。

Gabriel has been one-half of the Premier League’s tightest defence this season with Arsenal. The defender ranks in the top 25% for percentage of defensive duels won this season compared to other top-tier left-sided centre-backs. Marquinhos, on the other hand, ranks below the median for the same statistic as right-sided centre-backs.

阿森納的加布里埃爾，已達到了這一季英超最緊密防守的50%。以跟其他頂級聯賽左側中後衛相比，這位後衛在防守爭搶得勝率已經是前25%的球員了。而另一方面，馬昆奴斯，在同一份數據裡，這位右側中後衛的排名是低於中位數的。

The PSG defender is very comfortable in possession, though. Given Brazil’s passing philosophy of quickly progressing play out from the back, Marquinhos will be crucial in advancing play forward. The defender, like Gabriel, is not averse to dribbling possession towards the opposition half. Both will be key instigators of Brazil’s forward movements but, crucially will need to be level-headed to help guide this squad through the tournament.

不過，這位PSG的後防對空球駕輕就熟。給予巴西從後場快速侵攻的傳球哲學，馬昆奴斯在向前進攻是一大關鍵。而像蓋布里埃爾這樣的後衛，也並不厭於盤帶控球到對手半場。兩位後衛都是巴西發起進攻動作的關鍵動能，但至關重要的是他們要維持一等一的表現來引領球隊在大賽中前進。

Midfielders中場

In parallel to his role at Newcastle, you would expect that Guimaraes will sit as the deeper of the midfield three to provide cover for the defensive line, but he will not shirk from playing further up the pitch, either. This is in part due to the cover that will be provided by his midfield teammate, Gomes.

與他在紐卡索的角色並行，你可以期待吉馬良斯會坐鎮三中場的後腰位置來覆蓋後衛線，但也不會迴避在球場更前面的位置踢得更遠。這部分要取決他的隊友戈梅斯能提供的覆蓋範圍有多廣。

The young Wolves midfielder has impressed this campaign; his strengths lie in his defensive play. Gomes has averaged winning 2.52 tackles per match and 2.28 tackles in the defensive third per match this season. He ranks in the top five for such statistics in England’s top flight when factoring in players who have featured for at least five 90s.

這位年輕的狼隊中場在這次戰事頗引人注目，他帶著防守性質的球風是他的長處。哥梅斯這一季平均在在一場比賽會贏得2.52次的爭搶，並且在防守三區更是達到了2.28次。統計在英格蘭頂級聯賽完賽五次比賽以上的球員，他的相關各項數據排名前五。

West Ham’s Paquetá is expected to add a creative spark to this midfield three. Although he typically plays on the left side of the Hammers’ midfield, he is given much more autonomy to roam between the midfield and attacking line on the right-hand side for Brazil. His tactical flexibility will surely be an asset. 

西漢姆聯的帕奎塔被期待為這條中場軸線加上更有創造力的一閃靈光。雖然他在鐵鎚幫中場大多踢在左中場，但他被給予更多在巴西右側中場與攻擊線之間游走的權利。他的戰術彈性絕對會是一步伏筆。

Forwards前鋒

Brazil has two of the world’s best at dribbling with the ball and driving towards the penalty area in Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr. Their quick feet, both in and out of possession, make them the key players in this side’s attack, and they will be heavily relied upon in launching counterattacks.

巴西有著全世界最佳的兩位盤球手與帶球突破禁區的高手，維尼修斯與羅德里哥。他們的飛毛腿、有球無球跑動的俱佳，讓他們成為邊路進攻的關鍵球員，而且他們將會高度被賦予發動反擊的重任。

The Galáctico duo rank as the top two players in La Liga for progressive carries per 90 and carries into the final third per 90 among all players to have featured at least five 90s. In comparison to the same crop of players, they rank in the division’s top three for carries into the penalty area per 90. There is no doubting how instrumental they are to this attack. 

這段銀河艦隊的雙子星，每90分鐘的侵略性帶球與帶球至進攻三區，在所有西甲完賽超過五場的球員穩居前二。而跟相同位置的球員比較，他們也在每90分鐘帶球殺入禁區的次數位於頂尖三人，無需懷疑他們能在進攻方面能表現得多行雲流水。

Although La Liga rival Raphinha is not as strong carrying the ball, he adds a lot in terms of attacking outlet and will notably be looking to carry through his assist-making at the domestic level to the international stage. The forward has made nine assists for Barcelona, a number matched by another Brazil attacking option, Sávio, while at Girona.

雖然效力雙子星死敵球隊的拉芬尼亞在帶球上沒這麼厲害，他在攻擊表示加上了更多可能，並且尋求透過在國內聯賽與國際舞台創造助攻將是很值得被注意的。這位前場球員為巴薩創造了九次助攻；同時在吉羅納的薩維歐，另一位巴西進攻的選項可以相提並論了。

There is some exciting competition for places in the forward three. The changing of the guard up the top was exemplified in Dorival’s squad selection, opting for youngster Endrick over the more tried and tested Richarlison.

前鋒線的競爭鼓舞人心。高層的換代更是體現在了多里瓦爾的團隊選擇，他選擇了超新星恩德里克，而割捨了經過更多考驗的理查里森。

Endrick will be looking to showcase why Real Madrid has paid a reported €60 million for his services. Although not a sure starter in this Brazil side, you would certainly expect him to get playing time and add to the pace in this forward line. 

恩德里克在尋求一個讓人知道皇馬為什麼會據傳用6000萬歐元買下他為隊效力的展示機會。雖然不是巴西的確定先發，但你將會特別期待他能夠獲得上場時間，並帶出球隊的不同步調。

Endrick’s physical presence exceeds his young years, and he has already shown his clinical touch since Dorival’s arrival in the two friendlies, scoring twice despite an overall expected goal value of 1.01. He may initially start as an impact sub this summer, but there is every chance he may become hard to drop.

恩德里克身體素質的展現得利於他還年輕，並且他在多里瓦爾初到的兩場友誼賽展現了他實際處球的影響，在期待進球1.01顆的情況他梅開二度。他在今年夏天應該會以有影響力的替補作為起步，但充滿了讓他難以落選的各種機會。

Key Player關鍵球員

Whilst the forward line is likely to lead the plaudits for Brazil and is more than capable of producing moments of magic from seemingly nowhere, the Seleção’s progression in the U.S. will largely depend on whether they can control the midfield battle. Therefore, we have highlighted Guimarães as a key figure for the South Americans in this tournament.

在前鋒線看似能夠為巴西搏得滿堂彩，並且更有餘裕無中生有來創造魔術時間的情況下，在美國出征的這支巴西隊進攻將會大幅倚仗在他們在中場爭奪戰能否展現控制力。因此我們高度關注吉馬良斯作為這次大賽南美洲人的關鍵要角。

As the more experienced of the midfield three, the Newcastle man will be tasked with becoming the leader. As the above radar shows, Guimarães has a strong influence from an attacking viewpoint despite typically starting in a deeper-lying defensive midfield role.

作為中場三人有著較多經驗的球員，這位紐卡索球員將會承擔作為領袖的責任，如上面雷達圖索顯示，吉馬良斯將在進攻視野有著強大的影響力，儘管通常他是以拖後防守中場的角色作為先發。

Moreover, if you consider the Brazilian’s rank for dangerous passes per 90, he certainly has it within him to be an influence in Brazil’s progressive play, looking to carve out opportunities with line-breaking passes. The above radar does show that Guimarães has surprisingly not fared as well compared to his peers for defensive attributes this season. 

更宏觀的看，考慮到這位巴西每90分鐘能創造的威脅性傳球名列前茅，他絕對對巴西侵略性的打法會有著影響力，用著撕裂三線之間的傳球來挖掘出進攻機會。但上列雷達圖也展示了這一季的吉馬良斯，跟同袍的防禦貢獻相比是驚人的差。

There is no doubt about Guimarães’ quality, though; his overall dominance on a football pitch has led to rumours that he may be heading towards the exit door from Tyneside in pursuit of Champions League football this summer. Copa América could prove to be a big tournament for the midfielder, and Brazil will certainly be hoping it will be to their advantage. 

雖然如此，無需懷疑吉馬良斯的實力。他在場上綜合實力的制霸，甚至引出了他今夏可能將尋求要從泰賓賽德(紐卡索所在都市區)離開，去追求歐冠的出場機會。本屆美洲盃將是一場為這位中場證明身價的大賽，並且巴西將特別對於他們能角逐奪魁帶著希望。

Tournament prediction大賽預測

Brazil may not be in the finest form heading into this tournament, but it would be folly to rule them out of being amongst the final contenders. First, though, they must negotiate their qualifying group, and there have been signs of optimism since Dorival’s arrival. 

巴西可能不是在他們的最佳狀態挺進這次大賽，但把他們排除在決賽的角逐者之間仍然是件蠢事。雖然首當其衝的是，他們必須搞定小組賽，而這在多里瓦爾的到職後，顯現的都是樂觀的訊號。

Rivals Paraguay possess strong defending credentials but struggle for goals. You would expect that it would be Brazil and Colombia leading the way in this group, and Brazil just edging their South American rivals for the top spot despite losing their most recent encounter. The Copa América serves as the perfect opportunity for Brazil to remind the footballing world of the quality they possess.

勁敵巴拉圭手握強力的防守實力，但在追求進球上飽經磨難。你大概會期待這個小組會是巴西跟哥倫比亞脫穎而出。儘管輸掉了最近一場的對決，巴西還是才剛超過他們的南美強敵，並抵達榜首位置。美洲盃將提供這支巴西一個提醒足球界，這隻森巴軍團實力的絕佳機會。