Andrey Santos and Joao Pedro were on the losing side against Chelsea teammate Malo Gusto, as France came out on top with a 2-1 win in the United States.
Brazil’s 2-1 defeat to France proved to be a frustrating night for both Andrey Santos and Joao Pedro.
Andrey Santos was handed a significant opportunity in central midfield alongside Casemiro due to Bruno Guimaraes’ injury. He delivered a disciplined, tidy performance, though he struggled to provide the creative spark needed to break down a resilient French side.
He was eventually substituted in the 71st minute as Carlo Ancelotti chased the game.
Joao Pedro, despite his prolific club form at Chelsea, began the match on the bench. He was introduced in the 63rd minute for Gabriel Martinelli but found himself starved of service.
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ESPN Brasil were one of the first outlets to assess what went on in Brazil’s defeat to France.
Both Andrey Santos and Joao Pedro didn’t receive the best reviews, but it was more a projection of the Brazilian team as a whole.
‘Chosen to replace the injured Bruno Guimaraes, Andrey had difficulty finding himself on the field and giving the rhythm that the team needed. Rating: 4.5‘
‘*Activated by Ancelotti as a bet to change the offensive dynamics of the team, he had reduced space to show the same football as Chelsea.*‘
Joao Pedro and Andrey Santos had to make-do without their international and club teammate Estevao Willian, who wasn’t picked for the Brazil squad due to his injury.
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Andrey Santos and Joao Pedro’s Brazil stats vs France
Andrey Santos had 36 touches, completed 27 out of 30 passes, made seven passes into the final third, failed his only long ball, and made two tackles, four recoveries, one clearance, was dribbled past once, won three out of five duels and committed one foul.
Meanwhile, Joao Pedro won two out of six duels, failed both of his dribbles, made one tackle, one interception, three recoveries, and had just 14 touches, made two out of his four passes, was dispossessed twice, and had two touches in the opposition’s box.
All stats via FotMob.
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