World Cup: Ancelotti keeps 2 Flamengo players in Brazil XI v Japan | OneFootball

Which Flamengo players could start in Brazil vs Japan?

Brazil’s national team returns to the field this Monday (29) to face Japan in the Round of 32 of the World Cup. With that, coach Carlo Ancelotti wrapped up Brazil’s preparations with two Flamengo players in the likely starting lineup: Danilo and Lucas Paquetá.

What is Brazil’s likely lineup?

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

Brazil finished preparations to face Japan this Sunday (28), holding the final training session before the match. Therefore, Danilo, who has secured the starting spot at right back, and Lucas Paquetá, one of Brazil’s key players at the World Cup, are expected to remain in the ‘Seleção’ starting team.

What is the article author’s opinion on Brazil’s likely lineup?

“Brazil’s likely lineup against Japan shows a balanced team, with defensive security, experience in midfield, and speed in attack. One of the positive points is Lucas Paquetá, who has been playing very well alongside Vini Jr and could be an important piece in creating chances,” he began.

“Another standout is Danilo, who has earned trust at right back and gives more solidity to the defensive sector. Overall, I see a strong, competitive lineup capable of imposing its rhythm against an organized and dangerous Japanese side,” concluded Davi Esteves, journalist at Coluna do Fla.

Which other Flamengo players are available to Ancelotti?

Besides Danilo and Paquetá, two other Flamengo players are available to the Brazil national team. Alex Sandro is competing with Douglas Santos for a spot at left back, while Léo Pereira hopes to get his first minutes wearing Brazil’s shirt at the World Cup.

Does Brazil have any absences against Japan?

Yes! Brazil will still be without Raphinha against Japan. The number 11, in fact, 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.

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. Therefore, the ball rolls at 2 p.m. (Brasília time), at NGR Stadium in Houston.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Brazil and Japan through the 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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