Ancelotti plans 3 changes for Brazil against Paraguay, have your say 🗣️
Ancelotti plans 3 changes for Brazil against Paraguay, have your say 🗣️
The Brazilian National Team continues to prepare for the match against Paraguay, this Tuesday (10), at the Neo Química Arena, for the penultimate round of the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
And coach Carlo Ancelotti is preparing some changes in the starting lineup of the Canarinho.
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According to journalists Cahê Mota and Bruno Cassucci from ge, compared to the last match (0 x 0 with Paraguay), the 65-year-old Italian coach is expected to make changes in Brazil's offensive sector.
Raphinha (Barcelona), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), and Matheus Cunha (Manchester United) would replace Gerson (Flamengo), Estêvão (Palmeiras), and Richarlison (Tottenham), respectively.
Thus, the probable lineup for the Brazilian National Team would be Alisson, Vanderson, Marquinhos, Alexsandro, and Alex Sandro; Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, and Raphinha; Gabriel Martinelli, Vini Jr, and Matheus Cunha.
With three rounds remaining in the Qualifiers, the Brazilian National Team is in fourth place with 22 points and can secure a spot in the next World Cup if they beat Paraguay (24 points) and Uruguay (21 points) defeats Venezuela (18 points).
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