Reckless Brazil: 3-0 Victory over Fatigued Japan Masks Consistent Issues

You could cut the tension with a knife inside the Estadio Nacional, Brasilia, on the opening night of the Confederations Cup. Brazil kicked off the tournament on Saturday against Japan, and the game held paramount importance given their shocking form leading up to the tournament. With the FIFA World Cup less than one year away on home soil, Luiz Felipe Scolari's charges are under pressure: This tournament represents the perfect chance to hone the craft and become competitive, as anything less th...