Palmeiras idol slams Brazil and praises Flamengo's Lucas Paquetá | OneFootball

Brazil narrowly beat Egypt before the World Cup

Some Brazil National Team players have raised questions about their performances ahead of the World Cup. For former player Paulo Nunes, a Palmeiras idol, the solution for Carlo Ancelotti’s team is to use Lucas Paquetá, from Flamengo, as a starter.

– I don’t believe Ancelotti has a clear team yet. Otherwise, he would already be playing with that lineup. My point is this: we’re talking about a year and a half of a troubled cycle. If the other national teams have had that time to test players, Brazil hasn’t. We need a structured team. But I can’t see the starting lineup today –, he said, and added:

– I really believe in Paquetá. For me, he is a starter because of the first half he had against Egypt. He’s a player who fills out the National Team’s midfield, which was a problem. Now, up front, I still have doubts and questions –, the former player said on Sportv’s “Seleção”.

How did Lucas Paquetá perform against Egypt?

The red-and-black midfielder was Brazil’s playmaker in the first half against Egypt, which ended 1-1. As a result, Paquetá completed 24 of the 27 passes he attempted in the 45 minutes he was on the pitch and had just one shot off target.

When does Brazil make its World Cup debut?

So, with Lucas Paquetá available, the Brazil National Team will face Morocco on Saturday (13) starting at 7 p.m. (Brasília time). Brazil’s World Cup debut will take place at MetLife Stadium in the United States.

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