This Friday (12), the Brazilian team ends preparations for their debut in the World Cup, against Morocco, on Saturday (13), in East Rutherford, New Jersey. As has been the practice in activities at the New York Red Bulls training center, in Morristown, only the first 15 minutes of the movement could be followed by the press.
During this period, as happened throughout the week, it was not possible to see Neymar on the pitch. Recovering from an injury to his left calf, the 34-year-old striker is working in an attempt to be available to coach Carlo Ancelotti from the second round of the tournament, in the duel with Haiti, next Friday (19), in Philadelphia.
Against Morocco, the expectation is that the Italian will adopt an unprecedented lineup. After testing, the team that appears likely to be in the first round of the World Cup is this: Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães and Alex Sandro; Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, Paquetá and Matheus Cunha; Raphinha and Vinicius Junior.
In Friday’s practice, or the portion of Friday’s practice in view of the cameras, there was no clear indication of this or any other formation. While the activity could be observed, the players warmed up and then had fun in a circle of fools in the central circle.
In the afternoon, already at the match stage, the MetLife Stadium, coach Carlo Ancelotti will give an interview and will be able to give more information about the Brazil he will send to the field. At his side will be striker Vinicius Junior, candidate for the national team’s protagonist in the quest for a sixth world championship.
