Brazil likely XI: Ancelotti backs ex-Flamengo star v Chile, see team | OneFootball

Lucas Paquetá, on the other hand, is expected to start Brazil's game on the bench

The Brazilian National Team faces Chile this Thursday (04), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), for the 17th round of the World Cup Qualifiers. Thus, on the eve of the match, coach Ancelotti drafted a lineup with Wesley, former Flamengo player, among the starters.

What is Brazil's probable lineup?

Alisson; Wesley, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães and Douglas Santos; Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães; Estêvão, Raphinha, Gabriel Martinelli and João Pedro.

Former Flamengo player, Wesley has taken the lead in the fight for the starting position on the right side of the Brazilian National Team. Therefore, Vitinho, Botafogo player, is expected to start on the bench against Chile.

In addition, Ancelotti has decided to use four forwards against Chile. Estêvão, Raphinha, Martinelli and João Pedro are the athletes expected to start this Thursday (04), at Maracanã. That is, the tendency is for Lucas Paquetá to be a substitute.

It is worth remembering that the Brazilian National Team is already qualified for the 2026 World Cup. Currently, Brazil is in third place in the Qualifiers standings, with 25 points. Ancelotti's team is only behind Argentina and Ecuador, respectively.

When is Brazil's next game?

Brazil's next game is against Chile, this Thursday (04), starting at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), for the 17th round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. Therefore, Rede Globo, on open channel, GeTV, on YouTube, and SporTV, on pay TV, will broadcast the match.

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