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Lucas Paquetá was one of the standout performers in Brazil’s 6-2 win over Panama

The standout display by Lucas Paquetá, a midfielder for Flamengo, in Sunday’s (31) 6-2 thrashing of Panama sparked debate over the ideal lineup for the Brazil National Team for the World Cup. His above-average performance convinced commentator Walter Casagrande to argue that the player should be included in the starting lineup for the tournament.

Casagrande’s suggested changes to Ancelotti’s team structure would involve dropping names such as Matheus Cunha, Bruno Guimarães, and Luiz Henrique. In the commentator’s view, the introduction of new players, such as Paquetá, could give the team more dynamism, with a focus on players who offer constant movement.

— So it’s Paquetá, Danilo, and Rayan. And I’ll go ahead and say who I’d take out: Matheus Cunha, Bruno Guimarães, and Luiz Henrique. Rayan out wide, Danilo as the second defensive midfielder, not because he’s better than Bruno Guimarães or worse, but because he has the characteristics to bring dynamism to the game. Danilo has that trait — he wins the ball back, passes it, and pushes forward — said the UOL commentator.

WHO MADE THE MOST OF THE OPPORTUNITY?

Lucas Paquetá justified the confidence placed in him by being directly involved in two goals during the 45 minutes he was on the field against Panama. The Flamengo midfielder’s contribution and vision raised the level of the attacking unit, making him an immediate standout after the final whistle.

The match against Panama at the Maracanã marked the Brazil National Team’s farewell on home soil. The green-and-yellow delegation leaves this Monday (01) for New Jersey, in the United States. There, Brazil will face Egypt in its final friendly before its World Cup debut, scheduled for next Saturday (06) at 7 p.m. Brasília time, at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland.

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