Ancelotti confirms changes v Croatia and backs duo: “They’ll play” | OneFootball

Coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that the Brazil National Team lineup will have changes for the friendly against Croatia, scheduled for this Tuesday. The coach avoided commenting specifically on the changes, but guaranteed that the team will not be the same one that lost to France.

“I’m not going to reveal tomorrow’s lineup because I still haven’t spoken to the players. We’re going to make some changes, but the system will not change. It will be the same system. There will be four attackers, with a team that works hard up front,” Ancelotti explained in a press conference.

Although he did not confirm the changes, Ancelotti indicated at least two players who should start against Croatia: Vinícius Júnior and Marquinhos.

Vini was rested for two National Team training sessions last week, but he returned to the field last Sunday, although apart from the rest of his teammates. Marquinhos, meanwhile, was left out of the friendly against France after feeling pain in his hip. Now recovered, both are expected to start for Brazil this Tuesday.

“They had minor issues. Vini’s was a bit of fatigue, and he trained separately yesterday. But both are doing well, trained well, and will play tomorrow,” the coach said.

With the tactical system unchanged, Ancelotti highlighted the importance of having a mobile forward leading the attack. João Pedro, for example, could be a new addition against Croatia.

“Mobility is a very important aspect of attacking play, with players who do not stay fixed too much in offensive positions. We can play with a more traditional center forward, but always with mobility, because that leads to unpredictable play,” Ancelotti concluded.

Brazil faces Croatia this Tuesday at 9 p.m. (Brasília time) at Camping World Stadium. This will be the National Team’s last friendly before Ancelotti’s final World Cup squad announcement, which will be made on May 18.

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