Maicon saddened by Scolari reports

Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Maicon has leapt to the defence of Luiz Felipe Scolari amid reports the Brazil coach has handed his resignation letter to the Brazilian FA. The World Cup hosts suffered a humiliating 7-1 defeat to eventual champions Germany in the semi-finals, before falling to a 3-0 reverse at the hands of the Netherlands in the third-place play-off. But Roma full-back Maicon, who made three appearances at the tournament, defended the team's performance, as well as Scolari's work as coach. "Maybe Brazil did not have the tournament that was expected, but the Brazilians have to remember that this is a team built over a year-and-a-half," he is quoted as telling Gazzetta dello Sport. "The Germany project has been going on for eight years, the Argentines [runners-up] have been together for six. It takes time. "I believe Scolari and his entire staff have done a good job - this squad has a good mix of experience and youth and has a future."