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The Brazilian team is set to face Paraguay, this Tuesday, at 21:30, at Mineirão. And with several changes. Coach Tite will make six changes in the lineup in relation to last Thursday’s match against Ecuador.
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The main changes are in the defensive sector, which will be practically all modified. In addition to Emerson Royal and Éder Militão, suspended, are Alex Sandro, who tested positive for Covid-19, it’s the goalkeeper Alisson, who was replaced by Éderson, at Tite’s option.
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Paquetá will play as second midfielder, alongside Coutinho — Photo: Bruno Cassucci
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In the middle, the novelty is the use of Lucas Paquetá and Philippe Coutinho together as starters for the first time. After completing the hook, the Lyon midfielder will replace Fred. Behind the duo will be Fabinho, chosen to replace Casemiro.
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The attacking trio, formed by Raphinha, Vini Jr and Matheus Cunha will be kept for the third game in a row.
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In a press conference on Monday morning, Tite had indicated that he would spare players from Real Madrid, who face Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey on Thursday. However, Vini trained as a starter and will start the game. The tendency is that he will be substituted in the final stage of the duel against Paraguay.
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Thus, Brazil will take to the field this Tuesday with: Ederson, Daniel Alves, Marquinhos, Thiago Silva and Alex Telles; Fabinho, Lucas Paquetá and Philippe Coutinho; Raphinha, Vini Júnior and Matheus Cunha.
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Already qualified for the World Cup, the Seleção leads the Qualifiers undefeated, with 36 points. Paraguay occupies the penultimate place and has remote chances of classification.
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