World Cup winner Roberto Carlos says the Brazil national team has lost its essence.
Selecao have won the most World Cup titles in history, although their last success came in 2002 when they defeated Germany in the final.
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Tite's charges are one of the favourites for this year's tournament along with fierce rivals Argentina, who are unbeaten in their last 34 matches.
Carlos admits that while the current side are much better defensively, they have lost some of that style that made them famous.
"Brazil has lost its essence, the beautiful game [jogo bonito]," Carlos told the Telegraph.
"We attacked as a team, but we also defended much better than now. We were very confident in our positional play."
Carlos also spoke about England's chances at the World Cup and feels Trent Alexander-Arnold and Harry Kane will be vital.
"He [Trent] has to be there – because he's among the best ones,' the 49-year-old said.
'Kane is a good player too. You have a good team, not just in terms of names but in terms of players who have trained well and are ready to play at a World Cup – or to play for the Brazilian national team.
"I'd say those two [Kane and Alexander-Arnold], but there are more. There's a lot of quality [in the team]. You have a lot of quality.'
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