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Brazil National Team plays the first of two friendlies before the World Cup

The Brazil National Team takes the field this Sunday (31) to face Panama at the Maracanã in a friendly as part of its preparation for the World Cup. With that, coach Carlo Ancelotti announced Brazil’s lineup with Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro, both from Flamengo, among the starters.

WHAT IS BRAZIL’S LINEUP?

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

It is worth mentioning that two other Flamengo players are on the bench for the match against Panama this Sunday (31). Center back Danilo and midfielder Lucas Paquetá are options for coach Carlo Ancelotti.

DOES BRAZIL HAVE ANY ABSENCES?

Brazil has four absences for the match. Neymar suffered a calf injury and is out of the game. In addition, Gabriel Magalhães, Gabriel Martinelli, and Marquinhos played in the Champions League final last Saturday (30).

ARE THERE ANY FORMER FLAMENGO PLAYERS IN THE TEAM?

In addition, the Brazil National Team has two former Flamengo players in Carlo Ancelotti’s starting lineup. Wesley has locked down the right-back spot for the World Cup, while Vinicius Júnior is one of the best players on the planet.

WHAT IS THE REASON FOR THE FRIENDLY?

The Brazil National Team has begun its official preparation for the World Cup, which starts in June. The team led by Carlo Ancelotti faces Panama this Sunday (31), then wraps up its run of friendlies against Egypt next Saturday (06), already in the United States.

WHEN IS BRAZIL VS PANAMA?

So, the Brazil National Team takes on Panama this Sunday (31) at 6:30 p.m. Brasília time at the Maracanã in a friendly. As usual, Coluna do Fla will bring all the information about the match. Finally, TV Globo on free-to-air television and SporTV on pay TV will broadcast the clash.

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