Barcelona Winger Rafinha, Manchester United Midfielder Pereira May Start On Bench Vs Nigeria

Based on the last two training sessions held by the Brazilian U23s ahead of Thursday night’s international friendly against the Dream Team, the South Americans will likely include seven local-based players in their starting XI.

Benfica netminder Ederson will be in between the pipes, with Monaco duo Fabinho and Wallace, Rodrigo Caio and Douglas Santos starting in defense, TV Globo is reporting.

During training, Rodrigo Dourado, Thiago Maia and Felipe Anderson were preferred in midfield.

Alisson, Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel will lead the charge for goals in Vitoria, starting from 1900 hours tonight.

Projected Starting XI for Brazil: Ederson (Benfica), Fabinho (Monaco) , Wallace(Monaco) , Rodrigo Caio Santos(Sao Paulo), Douglas(Atlético Mineiro),Rodrigo Dourado(Internacional), Thiago Maia(Santos), Felipe Anderson(Lazio) , Alisson(Cruzeiro) and Gabriel Jesus(Palmeiras),Gabriel(Santos)

Ifeanyi Emmanuel


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