Brazil’s coach Dorival Junior shouldered the blame for their Copa America quarter-final exit against Uruguay.
The Selecao fell short in a penalty shootout (4-2) after a scoreless draw, despite Uruguay playing with one less man following Nahitan Nandez’s red card in the 74th minute.
“We all acknowledge these weren’t the results we expected,” Dorival admitted to reporters. “I take full responsibility for that. However, I believe this team has immense potential to grow and improve.”
Dorival’s comments acknowledge the disappointing performance while expressing his faith in the team’s future development. This focus on the future softens the blow of the immediate loss.
The body also includes key details about the match itself, such as the red card and the penalty shootout.