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Paquetá is Expected to Start in Brazil vs. Bolivia Match

The Brazilian National Team concludes the cycle of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers this Tuesday (09), when they face Bolivia away. In the last interview before the match, Carlo Ancelotti stated that he sees Lucas Paquetá as a possible substitute for Casemiro in the midfield of the ‘Amarelinha’.

— Finding a midfielder with the same characteristics is not possible. There are players who can play in this position with different characteristics, like Andrey Santos, Bruno… I also think that, with different characteristics, because I'm not crazy, Paquetá has the skill and technique to handle the ball there –, declared Ancelotti in a press conference this Monday (08), at Granja Comary, in Teresópolis.

IS CASEMIRO OUT OF THE BRAZIL VS. BOLIVIA MATCH?

One of the main leaders of the national team squad, Casemiro is out of the duel with Bolivia. His absence is due to receiving a yellow card in the last round against Chile, and as a result, he will serve an automatic suspension this Tuesday (09).

HOW IS ANCELOTTI PREPARING THE BRAZILIAN TEAM FOR THE MATCH AGAINST BOLIVIA?

For the match against Bolivia, Ancelotti is expected to give opportunities and exposure to some players called up from the current Brazil squad. Thus, players who did not play against Chile, such as Samuel Lino, from Flamengo, are expected to start among the starters.

SEE PROBABLE LINEUP FOR BRAZIL

Alisson; Wesley, Fabrício Bruno, Alex, and Caio Henrique; Andrey Santos, Bruno Guimarães, and Lucas Paquetá; Luiz Henrique, Samuel Lino, and Richarlison.

WHEN IS BRAZIL'S NEXT MATCH?

Brazil takes the field this Tuesday (09) to face Bolivia at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) in El Alto. Thus, Coluna do Fla brings all the details of what will happen in the match through the website, YouTube, and social media. Finally, Rede Globo (open channel) and SporTV (closed) will broadcast the match valid for the last round of the Qualifiers.

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