Brazil's likely XI: Ancelotti to start 2 Flamengo men v Panama | OneFootball

Brazil faces Panama next Sunday (31), in its final friendly on home soil

The Brazilian National Team takes the field this Sunday (31) against Panama in its final friendly match on Brazilian soil. For the clash, which will take place at the Maracanã, Carlo Ancelotti is expected to start the match with two Flamengo players: Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro. In addition, two Ninho graduates are also in contention for Brazil’s lineup: Wesley and Vini Jr.

WHAT IS BRAZIL’S LIKELY LINEUP?

Alisson, Wesley, Bremer, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães; Matheus Cunha, Luiz Henrique, Vini Jr and Raphinha.

Although they are set to form the starting center-back pair against Panama, Bremer and Léo Pereira are currently considered backups by Carlo Ancelotti. However, the defenders are expected to start the friendly against Panama due to the absences of Marquinhos and Gabriel Magalhães. Brazil’s players face each other on Saturday (30) in PSG (FRA) vs Arsenal (ENG), in the UEFA Champions League final.

On the other hand, Alex Sandro is tipped to begin the World Cup in the starting lineup. The Flamengo full-back is competing for the spot with Douglas Santos of Zenit (RUS). But the experienced player is one of Carlo Ancelotti’s trusted men and is the favorite to start at the World Cup.

WHAT ABOUT THE ACADEMY GRADUATES?

The two Flamengo academy graduates, Wesley and Vini Jr, are virtually guaranteed starting spots throughout the World Cup. The full-back was the only natural player in the position called up for the World Cup. The forward, meanwhile, is one of the best players on the planet and one of Brazil’s hopes for a sixth title.

WHAT TIME IS BRAZIL VS PANAMA?

Brazil and Panama face off starting at 5:30 p.m. Brasília time at the Maracanã, in a friendly as preparation for the World Cup. Globo will broadcast the match nationwide on free-to-air TV, and Coluna do Fla will bring all the details, with special focus on the Flamengo players, across multiple platforms.

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