Copa America 2019, Brazil 0-0 Venezuela: 5 Talking Points

#4 Yordan Osorio exemplifies Venezuela and their dogged approach

Osorio was probably the best player on the pitch

It feels crazy now to think Yordan Osorio was left out of the playing eleven during Venezuela's opening game against Peru and played no part even as a substitute, despite the marching orders received by full-back Luis Del Pino Mago.

The 25-year-old made the best impression during his debut in the ongoing tournament, as he fought tooth and nail to prevent Brazil from securing maximum points on the night.

Osorio quickly established a formidable partnership with Mikel Villanueva in the heart of the visitors' defence and thwarted Brazil time and again to keep the opponents at bay.

The defender also provided enough support to full-back Ronald Hernandez, who endured a slow start to the game before eventually growing in confidence under the soothing influence of his partner.

Osorio was Venezuela's best player on the night by a country mile and was probably even the best player on the pitch considering he was always alert to the threat from Brazil, due to his excellent ability to read the game.

The Porto defender, who spent last season on loan at Vitoria Guimaraes, should be an automatic selection for Rafael Dudamel during his team's crucial final game against Bolivia in Group A.