Scolari’s 2 midfields

If you noticed the 11 starters on the match against Iran, you noticed that the midfield was completely different. While at the first game Simão, Tiago and Petit started at the second one none of them did. The reason for that is called Deco.

Scolari is whiling to give Costinha and Maniche their chance, even though they lack game consistence, once that Deco is playing. The reason for that is the chemistry developed by them on their years playing together at Porto and at the National Team.

When Deco is no able to play, Scolari prefers to use a better fitted midfield, especially because they’ve been training together.

I’m not quite sure if this is the best choice, but at least it’s an original one.