Brazilian football coach Tite has recently suggested that five-time FIFA Player of the Year Marta may begin the upcoming Women’s World Cup on the bench. This has caused a stir among fans and experts alike, as Marta is widely considered one of the greatest female footballers of all time.
Marta has been a key part of Brazil’s national team since 2003, and is the all-time leading scorer in the Women’s World Cup with 15 goals. She has also won the FIFA Player of the Year award a record five times, and is the only player to have been named to the FIFPro World XI six times. Despite her impressive resume, Tite has suggested that she may not start in Brazil’s opening match against Jamaica.
Tite has cited Marta’s age (33) and recent injury history as reasons for her potential benching. He believes that younger players like Andressinha and Debinha may be better suited to start in Brazil’s first match. While this decision has been met with some criticism, Tite insists that it is in the best interest of the team. He believes that Marta can still make an impact off the bench, and that her experience and leadership will be invaluable to the team.
The decision to potentially bench Marta has sparked a debate among football fans and experts. Some argue that Marta is still one of the best players in the world and should be given the chance to start. Others believe that Tite’s decision is justified, given her age and recent injury history.
Regardless of whether or not Marta starts in Brazil’s first match, she will remain an important part of the team. Her experience and leadership will be invaluable to Brazil’s chances of success in the Women’s World Cup. It will be interesting to see how Tite uses her throughout the tournament, and if she can help lead Brazil to victory.
