Brazil federation president Marco Polo Del Nero has set a Tuesday
meeting with Selecao manager Dunga and technical director Gilmar Rinaldi
but says he won't make a decision on their futures before hearing from
the two men personally, reports Globoesporte.
Del Nero was expected to use the Copa America Centenario as an
evaluation period for the two-time Brazil manager, and reportedly to be
upset with the team's performance in the United States.
Brazil crashed out of the competition after a controversial 1-0 loss to the Peru in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Sunday.
Over three group games Brazil managed to score only against an
overmatched Haiti side in their second fixture, failing to find the net
against Ecuador and Peru.
Dunga's job has been under intense scrutiny since reassuming the
national team reins following Brazil's disastrous 2014 World Cup on home
soil. Under his watch Brazil have disappointed in consecutive Copa
Americas -- exiting in the quarterfinals against Paraguay in 2015, and
failing to leave the group stage this term.
According to the report, Del Nero & Co. have not begun the
process of looking for a new manager though Corinthians manager Tite is
expected to lead the list of candidates should Dunga be dismissed.
Brazil disputed the Centenario without Barcelona star Neymar, who was
cleared by his club to take part in the Olympic tournament but not the
Copa.
With their No. 10 absent, Brazil struggled to create and convert
chances against resolute Ecuadorian and Peruvian defences, underlining a
lack of talent at Dunga's disposal. However, the former Internacional
manager has also refused to count on some Brazilians currently featuring
at top European clubs, such as Thiago Silva of Paris Saint-Germain and
Real Madrid's Marcelo.
Dunga, who was also expected to oversee Brazil's Olympics campaign in
August, will arrive back in Brazil from the U.S. on Tuesday morning.
