While Wednesday's Copa America group-stage clash with Haiti does not represent a “must-win” fixture in terms of elimination for Brazil, following the Selecao's slumbering goalless opener against Ecuador, the pressure only continues to mount on boss Dunga.
This is quickly becoming far more critical than simply a series of disappointments. Reaction to Saturday night's game in the Brazilian press is firmly pointing the blame for Brazil's lack of verve firmly at their beleaguered boss, with former player Roger Flores claiming the manager took too long to change his side (via SporTV, link in Portuguese).
Dunga needs more than just the three points on offer, which may well have been his original pragmatic approach to this encounter.