Manchester United winger Antony made his first ever World Cup start for Brazil last night when they faced Cameroon.
Tite rang the changes with his side already through to the next round and that meant a host of players, including Antony coming in.
As expected with that level of disruption to the team, it was a more disjointed performance than normal and the game looked to be heading for a 0-0 draw going into stoppage time.
But Cameroon grabbed a stoppage time winner which ultimately did not save them from elimination, but was the first goal Brazil have conceded in Qatar.
Brazilian press rate Antony display against Cameroon
The Brazilian press do not tend to hold back and they have delivered their verdict on the winger’s performance in the game, with the general consenus that he was underwhelming.
Lance wrote: “His game started well, but later he showed an excess of frills and for holding the ball too much. He was deservedly replaced.”
Globo added: “He produced a weak finish from the best chance he got when he received the ball from Fred. At other times, he exaggerated in his attempts at take shots.
“He hit a precise and low corner for Rodrygo to get a dangerous chance. At the beginning of the second half he tried another free-kick, but again without power.”
GZH claimed: “He drew attention at the beginning of the game with beautiful dribbling and passing, but when he needed to be more clinical to help the team score goals, the most he could offer were shots without much danger. 5.5/10.”
It seems Antony needed to be more clinical and ruthless to make the chances he got pay and perhaps earn a spot in the team for the knockout rounds.
Next up for Brazil are South Korea, who did beat Portugal yesterday, but with the caveat that the Euro 2016 winners knew they were already through and made changes.
Antony may have to try and influence that last 16 game as a substitute but he is certainly one of a host of dangerous attacking options Brazil have.
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