Brazil struggled at home, most notably against bitter rivals Argentina, and so extended their losing run in the World Cup qualifying tournament.

Argentina lost once more in a fierce contest to a single goal from Nicolas Otamendi, a former Manchester City defender.

In the sixty-third minute of the match, Otamendi, a former City defender, scored to give his team a 1-0 victory away to Brazil.

There were questions about Brazil’s ability to handle the next games, including the ones against Argentina at home and away in Colombia, with players like Thiago Silva and Neymar Jr. absent.

And just as predicted, it transpired in the same manner that Brazil fell 2-1 in Colombia despite having the advantage in that specific match.

The loss to Argentina will pile further pressure on the Brazil team in view of the technical department where the Selecao are said to be keen to bring Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti.

And with Brazil not having missed the World Cup in their history. The pressure would begin to intensify from this moment in time.

Angel Di-Maria came on to replace Lionel Messi in the 78th minute while Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez was replaced in the same time by Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez.