Technician will have six changes compared to the team that started against Colombia; Game is scheduled for this Tuesday (25), in Buenos Aires
coach of the Brazilian team, sought to soften the tension involving the confrontation against Argentina, which will take place on Tuesday in Buenos Aires, valid for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. During a press conference on Monday (24), he referred to the statements of striker Raphinha, who had mentioned that the game would be “fucking in them”, emphasizing the need for respect.
The coach stressed that the focus should be on the practice of good football, noting that both Brazil and Argentina come from victories in their last matches, with an emphasis on the individual plays that marked these triumphs. For the duel, the Brazilian team will undergo six changes compared to the last game.
With the absences of Alisson and Gerson, who recover from injuries, as well as Gabriel Magalhães and Bruno Guimarães, who are suspended, Dorival plans two more changes. Wesley will be the new right-back, replacing Vanderson, while Matheus Cunha will assume João Pedro’s position in the attack.
The technician also addressed the pressure he faces in his work, stating that he is used to receiving criticism and perceiving a breakthrough in the team. Currently, Brazil occupies the third position in the qualifiers, totaling 21 points, while Argentina leads with a seven -point advantage. The game will be held at Monumental del Núñez, scheduled to start at 21h, in Brasília time.
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Posted by Luisa Dos Santos
