First ultimate for Brazil on this Copa America. Uruguay and Brazil will face one another in a duel that everybody predicts will likely be an early ultimate. Between them they’ve a whopping 24 trophies – 14 and 9, respectively. Probably the most profitable crew in opposition to the best of all time. A duel between two historic groups, however with a special current. Whereas Bielsa has lastly managed to discover a strong block to compete, Dorival with Brazil remains to be in that trial and error section. For Basil, failing within the quarter-finals will not be an choice.
The Canarinha return to the place the place the inexperienced shoots of the summer time revolution have been first seen, Las Vegas. Now the situation is totally different. With out Vinicius, who’s suspended, Rodrygo would be the Seleção’s standard-bearer. The quantity ten shone in opposition to Costa Rica, however since then his high quality has been seen in dribs and drabs, and even different stars, corresponding to Raphinha, and newcomers, corresponding to Savinho, have been extra constant than the Actual Madrid participant himself in the course of the competitors. The match on the Allegiant Stadium would be the reunion of crew pals – Rodrygo and Fede Valverde or Raphinha and Araújo. All eyes will likely be on the 2 Actual Madrid gamers.
The lack of the quantity seven could be very delicate for Dorival. By standing and high quality, Vinicius is the very best in Brazil when he’s assured. His efficiency in opposition to Paraguay was proof of this. Earlier than the match, Dorival launched the information that everybody was ready for: Endrick will likely be a starter. The quantity 9 is making his debut within the beginning eleven for the primary time and in addition within the face of a transcendent match just like the one in opposition to the Celeste. “We hope that Endrick is able to fulfil all that we anticipate,” mentioned the coach. His entry as quantity 9 will displace Rodrygo to the left, his pure place.
However the Penta selected the toughest path, half outcomes will not be sufficient. Dorival’s crew returns to Las Vegas with the wind in opposition to them, Uruguay is the massive favourite for the match and for the event. The duel in opposition to Colombia introduced again outdated ghosts that have been considered forgotten. La Celeste is a fair stronger rival than the Cafeteros, filled with victories within the group stage and with a extra fashioned group, which is aware of one another higher.
After the communion in Santa Clara, the squad is set to show round a state of affairs that was nearly essential. “If everybody exterior says that Uruguay is the favorite, it’s doable that it’s. We’ll win the match,” mentioned Andreas Pereira earlier than the match. For Brazil, the strikes are over, the second of reality is now.
Potential Brazil lineup
XI: Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Militao; Wendell; Bruno Guimaraes, Joao Gomes, Lucas Paqueta; Raphinha, Rodrygo and Endrick.
DT: Dorival Junior.
Potential Uruguay lineup
XI: Rocket; Nández, Araujo, Olivera, Viña; Ugarte, Valverde, De la Cruz; Pellistri, M. Araújo, Darwin Núñez.
Coach: Marcelo Bielsa.
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