The illusion starts in Brazil. The United States will be the last great test of the Canarinha before beginning their journey in the Copa América at the end of next week (01:00 hours, in Orlando). Without Neymar -injured- Vinicius Jr. will be the main reference for a Seleção that wants to be great again. Because seven is already the great penta bannertwo-time Champions League winner with Madrid, a heavyweight in the Dorival dressing room and, if everything goes as planned, potential Ballon d’Or. The right-hander will return to the starting lineup against all the Bars and stars.
Vini is already the big star of Brazil, both on and off the field. Within the Penta locker room, the weight of the seven has not stopped growing since its emergence two seasons ago. The team respects him, they know that they are facing the leader of the new generation that will seek the rebirth of a Selection touched on his pride since the 2021 Maracanazo and the Qatar World Cup. Media star on the rise, his status is already the same as other phenomena established in the country such as Doncic, Patrick Mahomes either Leo Messi.
The week has passed calmly for Brazil. The victory against Mexico made it clear that the team has a good wardrobeready to leave when Dorival sees it necessary. Now it will be team A’s turn. The coach has been shaping what will be his bet for the start of the tournament, with only two doubts hanging over the coach’s head. In defence, Militão is expected to start the game on the bench in favor of BeraldoDorival’s personal bet. The Madrid center back will have minutes in Orlando to be able to shine, although for now his time on the field will be measured to find the best version of him.
In attack, the big doubt that falls on Brazil is whether Endrick has already earned the position or not. The one from Taguatinga has broken down the team’s door. Three goals in his first three games with the national team, but Dorival asks not to burn the young star so soon. “You have to be very careful with this boy. A lot of things are happening to him in a very short time. He has to continue working hard,” the coach commented on the young star. With the nine on the bench, the Penta forward line will be made up of Rodrygo like a spearhead, heeled to the sides by Raphinha and Vini.
Possible alignment of Brazil against the United States
XI: Bento; Danilo, Marquinhos, Beraldo, Wendell; João Gomes, Bruno Guimarães, Lucas Paquetá; Raphinha, Rodrygo, Vini Jr.
Coach: Dorival Junior.
Possible lineup of the United States against Brazil
XI: Turner; Scully, Carter-Vickers, Ream, A. Robinson; McKennie, Adams, ‘Gio’ Reyna; Weah, Balogun, Pulisic.
Coach: Gregg Berhalter.
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