Dunga says Brazil's false nine here to stay


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 10 Sep 2014

Brazil's new manager Dunga smiles during a news conference in Rio de Janeiro July 22, 2014. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil's successful experiment of playing without a designated striker will continue this year and although coach Dunga does not rule out other approaches he has told his players to get used to the new system.

Former international midfielder Dunga returned to coach Brazil after their World Cup debacle and led them to a 1-0 win over Ecuador on Tuesday, four days after they overcame Colombia by the same scoreline in his first match in charge.

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