Ancelotti confirms Paquetá starts for Brazil, Alex Sandro on bench | OneFootball

Brazil and Egypt face off this Saturday (06)

The Brazilian National Team takes the field this Saturday (06) for its final match before the World Cup. Brazil will face Egypt at 7 p.m. (Brasília time) at Huntington Park Field Stadium in Cleveland. One of the standout players in the win over Panama, Flamengo midfielder Lucas Paquetá, is confirmed in the starting lineup.

The decision came after training sessions held at Columbia Park Training Center in New Jersey. Coach Carlo Ancelotti is planning changes to the lineup compared to the last match and has confirmed the red-and-black player among the starting 11.

On the other hand, Alex Sandro will begin the match on the bench. A starter in the 6-2 thrashing of Panama at the Maracanã, the left-back will make way in the team for Douglas Santos.

LÉO PEREIRA TO START?

Arsenal (ENG) defender Gabriel Magalhães is doubtful for the match after reporting physical fatigue from a heavy run of games. As a result, Léo Pereira trained with the main team and could make his fourth straight start in Brazil’s defense.

The official lineup will be decided on the morning of this Friday (05), after the national team’s final training session. With the squad focused on wrapping up preparations, Ancelotti will make the final call on the names that will start the match against the Egyptians.

WHAT IS BRAZIL’S PROBABLE LINEUP?

Alisson, Wesley, Marquinhos, Léo Pereira (Gabriel Magalhães) and Douglas Santos; Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães; Lucas Paquetá, Igor Thiago, Vini Júnior and Raphinha.

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