With Thiago Silva banished and Marcelo dropped for March's qualifiers against Uruguay and Paraguay, who will be charged with stopping the likes of Luis Suarez this month?
Brazil coach Dunga was brought in after ‘the 7-1’ in what was the CBF’s the first step on the way to making sure there would never again be all-out collapse like the one the Selecao suffered in the World Cup 2014 semifinal defeat to Germany.
A pragmatist at heart, defensive solidity, organization and an unwavering commitment to the collective were the hallmarks of the Brazil sides Dunga led to Copa America and Confederations Cup glory during his first spell in charge between 2006 and 2010.