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Brazil Coach Dunga Confused By Felipe Melo's Poor Form For Juventus
The Selecao boss believes Juve just need to be patient with the Brazilian international.
Dec 11, 2009 11:30:50 AM
Brazil coach Dunga has admitted he is perplexed by Felipe Melo's inconsistent displays at Juventus, claiming the midfielder has performed for Brazil whenever called upon.
"When you change your kit a period of adjustment is normal, both Melo and Diego have only been at Juve a few months, have patience," he told Tuttosport.
"From a distance it's not easy to understand his problems. With me, in the Selecao, he has always done well.
"Each team has it's own mentality and style. For Brazil he is great, while for Juve he is still struggling. But I think the whole team is struggling."
For Brazil, Melo plays in a deep midfield role alongside Gilberto Silva, which Dunga believes benefits the former Fiorentina ball-winner.
"Gilberto helps him in doing the 'dirty work' and covering. This way, Felipe Melo has more freedom to exploit all his features. It is difficult to make comparisons between Brazil and Juventus," he concluded.
Melo was one of the starts of Brazil's victorious run at the Confederations Cup this past summer.
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"When you change your kit a period of adjustment is normal, both Melo and Diego have only been at Juve a few months, have patience," he told Tuttosport.
"From a distance it's not easy to understand his problems. With me, in the Selecao, he has always done well.
"Each team has it's own mentality and style. For Brazil he is great, while for Juve he is still struggling. But I think the whole team is struggling."
For Brazil, Melo plays in a deep midfield role alongside Gilberto Silva, which Dunga believes benefits the former Fiorentina ball-winner.
"Gilberto helps him in doing the 'dirty work' and covering. This way, Felipe Melo has more freedom to exploit all his features. It is difficult to make comparisons between Brazil and Juventus," he concluded.
Melo was one of the starts of Brazil's victorious run at the Confederations Cup this past summer.
Adam Scime, Goal.com
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