Samuel Lino trains with Brazil starters, set for qualifiers debut | OneFootball

Brazilian National Team plays against Bolivia this Tuesday (09), at the altitude of El Alto

Samuel Lino, forward for Flamengo, trained this Monday (08) among the starters of the Brazilian National Team, at Granja Comary, in Teresópolis. The coach Carlo Ancelotti led the last activity before the trip to Santa Cruz de La Sierra. This is because, this Tuesday (09), at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), Brazil faces Bolivia, for the last round of the South American Qualifiers, in El Alto.

The presence of Samuel Lino among the starters in training indicates that the forward may start playing, marking a possible debut as a starter in the current World Cup campaign. The information is from journalist Venê Casagrande.

HOW MANY TRAINING SESSIONS HAS THE TEAM CONDUCTED?

In total, since the 3-0 victory over Chile last Thursday (04), at Maracanã, the team has conducted four training sessions. On that occasion, Samuel Lino remained on the bench, without being called up by Ancelotti.

Now, the Italian coach intends to test new formations and give opportunities to players who have not yet stood out. This change of attitude opens up space for names like Samuel Lino to gain prominence in the final stretch of the Qualifiers.

In addition, the match scenario requires a careful strategy. This is because the game takes place in El Alto, at 4,150 meters above sea level, which imposes significant physical challenges. While Brazil is in second place, with 28 points, Bolivia still dreams of a playoff spot and should enter the field under pressure. Even without chances of reaching Argentina, the isolated leader with ten more points, the Brazilian National Team will seek to end the campaign with solid performance.

Finally, the possible call-up of Samuel Lino among the starters reflects Ancelotti's intention to maintain the team's competitiveness, even in an already defined situation. With the squad qualified, the coach takes the opportunity to observe new talents and broaden the range of options for the World Cup. The match against Bolivia, therefore, will be more than a simple commitment: it will serve as a laboratory and final test for players seeking space in the National Team.

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