Luis Felipe Scolari’s reign as Brazil’s coach is hanging by a thread after the shocking 7-1 semi-final defeat to Germany in the 2014 World Cup. Criticized by many, including former Brazilian legends who questioned his tactics and player selections, Scolari has publicly taken responsibility for the national humiliation.
With the third-place playoff against the Netherlands looming, it’s uncertain whether Scolari will remain in charge afterward. The Brazilian sports daily Lance has already floated two potential successors:
-
Alexandre Gallo — former Brazil U20 coach and interim head coach during the World Cup.
-
Tite — former Corinthians coach, currently without a club and seen as a strong candidate.
The incoming coach will face the enormous challenge of restoring morale and confidence to a Brazilian squad still reeling from the devastating loss to Germany — a defeat that has deeply shaken football fans across the country.
