2022 FIFA World Cup: “I have no deep knowledge about Cameroon” – Brazil coach Tite

Brazil coach Tite says he has no deep knowledge about Cameroon ahead of 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

The Indomitable Lions were placed in Group G together with the five-time world champions, Serbia and Switzerland following Friday’s draw held in Doha.

Cameroon will take on Switzerland in their opening group game on November 24, before taking Serbia and Brazil on November 28 and December 2 respectively.

“I have no deep knowledge about Cameroon,” Tite told BBC Sport Africa.

“I have a general idea, but I can’t give you specific details as I was geared towards the World Cup qualifiers and in the direct preparation of the team.”

“Cameroon have players that feature for important clubs in Europe,” said Brazil assistant coach Cleber Xavier. “The characteristics of African teams are to be intense and strong, with speed.”

“It’s a country that eliminated one of Africa’s strongest teams, Algeria. Rigobert Song is a new coach, with I believe only two games under his belt. We are going to study Cameroon more.”

He added, “Cameroon played very well, and Choupo-Moting brought something different.”

“I thought that Seedorf was going to do a very good job there. It was a difficult game. In that friendly, we didn’t play well, but we won the game. It was a strong team in the African style, with quick transitions.”

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is scheduled for November 21 to December 18, 2022.