See what to expect from Fernando Diniz’s Brazil lineup for the big classic against Argentina this Tuesday, 21st, in the Qualifiers
Fernando Diniz has already defined which will be its 11 starters to take the field in the great classic against Argentina this Tuesday, 21st, for the sixth round of the South American Qualifiers to the 2026 World Cupat 9:30 pm (Brasília time), in full Maracanãin the city of Rio de Janeiro.
In the last training session before the big clash, this Monday, 20th, at Comary Farm, the coach confirmed two important changes to the team’s lineup that he had already been drafting in recent days. The left-back Carlos Augusto and the attacker Gabriel Jesus take the place of Renan Lodi It is Vinicius Junior, respectively. The rest of the team will be the same as the one that started against Colombialast Thursday, the 16th, when Brazil lost 2-1.
This way, if no last-minute changes happen, the team enters the field with Alisson, Emerson Royal, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães and Carlos Augusto; Andrew It is Bruno Guimarães; RaphinhaGabriel Jesus, Rodrygo It is Gabriel Martinelli. Training has an average age of 25 years old. The goalkeeper of Liverpool is the oldest, at 31, while the team’s attackers Real Madrid It’s from Arsenalthe youngest, at 22.
On the eve of the classic, Fernando Diniz promoted collective work on a reduced field, but the press had to leave shortly after the vests were handed over. After the activity, the Brazilian team leaves Teresópolis to head to Rio, where they gather for the match. For now, Brazil is in fifth place in the Qualifiers, with seven points. Argentina leads the competition, with 12.
Source: sportbuzz
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