After win over Egypt, Ancelotti has ‘clear idea’ for Cup opener | OneFootball

Coach Carlo Ancelotti said he already has a “clear idea” of Brazil’s lineup for its World Cup opener, after the 2-1 win over Egypt this Saturday in Cleveland: “I have the starting lineup to play against Morocco,” he said. “I have a clear idea.”

The result against the Egyptians came in Brazil’s last match before its World Cup debut. At 7 p.m. (Brasília time) next Saturday (13), the Seleção will face Morocco at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Among the attacking options for this game and the rest of the World Cup are Endrick, Vinicius Jr., and Raphinha, who were praised by Ancelotti.

“Endrick has that quality. He is very powerful, very well positioned in the box, he scored... He is an important player for us. He has to keep going. All the players are important, with different characteristics. Matheus Cunha may not finish like Endrick, but he is very important to the build-up play,” he said.

“I think the Vinicius-Raphinha partnership worked very well. Because they combined well, we had chances. I think both of them had a very good match,” he added.

Ancelotti watches the national team during the friendly between Brazil and Egypt in ClevelandCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

He also highlighted the quality available on the bench to make a substitution and possibly change the course of a game.

“I think the resources the national team has on the bench are very important and we have to make the most of that, without a doubt. I know the five substitutions we can make will help a lot because the resources we have on the bench, whoever it may be, are very important. Today a very important player did not play, which is Rayan, who could also make a difference. The bench can also be a ‘key’ to success,” he explained.

Ancelotti also commented on Wesley’s injury, as he was substituted in the 15th minute of the first half due to injury.

“We have to wait for the diagnosis tomorrow. He will undergo tests. He has a muscle problem. We have to wait. It’s a shame about Wesley’s injury. But we have players who can replace him. Marquinhos and Gabriel are unquestionable for the next game. They played until the last match, in the Champions League final, and now they are not 100%. We will train well, and they will be ready for the game,” he said.

“(...) We have to wait until tomorrow to see the diagnosis (for Wesley). I think he will have time to recover and be with us in this World Cup; otherwise, we will have to choose another one, but we have time to do that,” he concluded.

Francesco Mauri, Davide Ancelotti, Carlo Ancelotti, and Paul Clement on the bench at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland before the start of the friendly between Brazil and EgyptCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

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