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Which Flamengo player should start for Brazil?

Former Flamengo player Wesley suffered a muscle injury and is out of the World Cup. Because of this, Danilo, from the Rubro-Negro, is expected to start in Brazil’s World Cup opener.

This is because Danilo is the only player in the Brazil national team squad who has played at right back. In addition, after Wesley went off against Egypt, it was the Flamengo player who was chosen by Ancelotti to play in that position against the Egyptians.

Has Danilo been playing as a full-back at Flamengo?

It is worth noting that Danilo no longer plays as a right back in his career. At Flamengo, he is seen as a center back, alongside Léo Pereira, Léo Ortiz and Vitão. In other words, the player has not filled that role on the flank for quite some time.

Another player who can operate at right back for the Brazil national team is Ibañez, of Al Ahli (SAU). The center back can play in both positions and, for that reason, was called up to compete in the World Cup.

When is Brazil’s World Cup debut?

With Danilo likely to start, Brazil face Morocco this Saturday (13), in the United States, in the opening round of the World Cup group stage. The match will therefore kick off at 7:00 p.m. (Brasília time).

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