Brazil Head Coach Dunga has questioned Real Madrid full-back Marcelo’s defensive qualities.
The 26 year-old has not been called up to the Selecao by Dunga since his return to the national team and the tactician has now suggested that his decision to overlook Marcelo may be due in part to his attacking instincts.
“The reasons are as follows … How many times did Marcelo go on the attack in the World Cup? Twenty times,” he told O Globo.
“How many goals did he score or create? None. How many times were our defenders caught out with balls over the top? Three or four.
“It’s not a question of Marcelo. Everyone in the team must be efficient.”