Ancelotti starts Paquetá for Brazil, Alex Sandro on the bench | OneFootball

Brazil and Egypt face off this Saturday (06)

The Brazilian National Team takes the field this Saturday (06) for its final match before the World Cup. Brazil faces Egypt at 7 p.m. (Brasília time) at Huntington Park Field Stadium in Cleveland. Standout performer in the win over Panama, midfielder Lucas Paquetá of Flamengo is confirmed in the starting lineup.

The decision came after training sessions held at Columbia Park Training Center in New Jersey. Coach Carlo Ancelotti is planning changes to the formation compared to the last match and confirmed the red-and-black player among the starting 11.

On the other hand, Alex Sandro will start the match on the bench. A starter in the 6-2 rout of Panama at the Maracanã, the left back makes way in the team for Douglas Santos.

LÉO PEREIRA STARTING?

Gabriel Magalhães of Arsenal (ENG) is doubtful for the match after reporting physical fatigue from the run of games. As a result, Léo Pereira trained with the main team and could be in line for his fourth straight game as a starter in Brazil’s defense.

The official lineup will be decided on the morning of this Friday (05), after the national team’s final training session. With the squad focused on wrapping up preparations, Ancelotti will make the final call on the names that will start against the Egyptians.

WHAT IS BRAZIL’S PROBABLE LINEUP?

Alisson, Wesley, Marquinhos, Léo Pereira (Gabriel Magalhães) and Douglas Santos; Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães; Lucas Paquetá, Igor Thiago, Vini Jr. and Raphinha.

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