The Selecao boss has not only marched to six consecutive victories in qualifying, he's also been effortlessly navigating a complex political game
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When Tite replaced Dunga as coach of Brazil in June 2016, local supporters were well aware a major change was on the cards.
However, few could have foreseen a run of six consecutive victories in World Cup qualifying with 17 goals scored and just one conceded.
Tite didn’t make wholesale changes of personnel, with the bulk of his squad having been present under the former coach, but he completely transformed the identity of the side, both on and off the field.