In Boston's cold and fans' warmth, Brazil land for France friendly | OneFootball

The Brazilian National Team arrived in Boston on Wednesday night (24), on the eve of the friendly against France. At 5 p.m. (Brasília time), the delegation left the city of Orlando, where it wrapped up preparations for the match, and landed in the capital of the state of Massachusetts at 7:45 p.m. (Brasília time), after a three-hour flight.

Upon arriving at the hotel, the temperature was no higher than 10 degrees Celsius, but the delegation was met with the affection and warmth of fans, who gathered there to show their love for the Seleção and cheer on the players.

Carlo Ancelotti greets fans upon the Brazilian National Team’s arrival at a hotel in BostonCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

In a press conference in the morning, head coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed the absence of Marquinhos, who remained in Orlando for treatment for pain in the hip area. Without giving details of the full lineup, he also said that Léo Pereira, Wesley, and Douglas Santos will play.

In its final commitments before the final World Cup squad announcement, Brazil faces the French at 5 p.m. (Brasília time) this Thursday (26) at Gillette Stadium in Boston.

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