Brazil’s friendly defeat to Japan has been described as “unacceptable” by captain Casemiro as his side prepare for next year’s World Cup finals.
Carlo Ancelotti’s team led 2-0 in Tokyo thanks to goals from Paulo Henrique and Gabriel Martinelli.
But the visitors collapsed after the break. Takumi Minamino, Keito Nakamura and Ayase Ueda find the net to record a famous victory.
Brazil have won the World Cup five times, but not since 2002, and Manchester United midfielder Casemiro says that even in a friendly, losing the lead in this way is a concern.
“It was a blackout from everyone on our side in the second half,” he said.
“This is the highest level, if you fall asleep for a whole half it can cost you a World Cup, a Copa America, an Olympic medal.
“This is simply unacceptable and we have to learn from it because the World Cup is only a few months away. We have to take care of the details because they can cost you everything.”
