The debate for the final of the Copa América Brazil 2019 is opened. Not only because of the match between Peru vs. Brazil, but also because of the possibility that Tite, the coach of 'Scratch', leaves after the game at Maracanã. With the title under his arm? "People very close to Tite assure that he would leave despite the result," said journalist Juca Kfouri in a debate on an ESPN Brazil show. Will the coach who arrived three years ago after the failure of the Copa América Centenario stay? Much uncertainty in the Brazilian press three days before the match.
For the match against Peru, Brazil has an impressive winning streak at home. Under Tite's command, 'Scratch' has played 14 home matches, where they have only tied one game and conceded only one goal. In this edition of the Copa América, Alisson is unbeaten under the goalposts, promising to continue this way.
Brazil's home is Maracanã stadium. Brazil returns to its home on Sunday for the first time in six years. Maracanã will host the final of the Copa América, where Brazil will seek its tenth continental title against Peru.
The final marks the baptism for many members of the 'Canarinha' at the mythical stadium in Rio de Janeiro, with a capacity for 87,000 spectators, the venue for two World Cup finals, the final of Olympic football at the Rio Games, and other great matches.
Tite himself has not coached the national team at Maracanã since taking over as coach in 2016.
"Now I will truly become the coach of the national team," Tite joked at the Mineirao stadium after the 2-0 victory over Argentina in the semifinals.
"Players always say that you don't become a football player until you play at Maracanã. It's the same for a coach," he added.
Brazil's last match at the colossus was in June 2013, when Selecao thrashed the then world and European champion Spain 3-0 in the final of the Confederations Cup.
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