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Which Flamengo players will start in the Brazil vs Japan match?

The ball is about to roll for the match between Brazil and Japan this Monday (29), in the Round of 32 of the World Cup. With that, coach Ancelotti has named Brazil’s starting lineup with two Flamengo players: Lucas Paquetá and Danilo.

What is Brazil’s lineup?

Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, and Douglas Santos; Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, Lucas Paquetá; Rayan, Matheus Cunha, and Vini Jr.

That means Carlo Ancelotti keeps the same lineup that beat Scotland 3-0 last Wednesday (24). Flamengo players Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro are still looking for opportunities on the bench.

What about Japan?

Like Brazil, Japan has also already named its starting lineup for this Monday’s (29) match. As a result, Hajime Moriyasu’s team will line up with the following names: Zion Suzuki; Takehiro Tomiyasu, Shogo Taniguchi, and Hiroki Ito; Keito Nakamura, Junya Ito, Kaishu Sano, and Ritsu Doan; Daizen Maeda and Daichi Kamada; Ayase Ueda.

Does Brazil have any absences against Japan?

Brazil will still be without Raphinha against Japan. In fact, the No. 11 did not travel to Houston, Texas, and will remain in New Jersey undergoing intensive treatment for an injury to the back of his right thigh.

Who could Brazil face next?

If Brazil beats Japan, they will advance to the Round of 16 to face Norway or Ivory Coast. Finally, in the quarterfinals, Mexico, Ecuador, England, and Senegal could be Brazil’s opponents.

When do Brazil and Japan face each other?

The match between Brazil and Japan takes place this Monday (29), in the Round of 32 of the World Cup. Kickoff is at 2 p.m. (Brasília time), at NGR Stadium in Houston.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the Brazil vs Japan match through its website, YouTube, and on social media. However, Globo (free-to-air TV), SBT (free-to-air TV), SporTV (pay TV channel), and CazéTV (YouTube) will broadcast the match.

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