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As Chile host Brazil in a pivotal World Cup Qualifying clash, both sides are facing significant pressure. Brazil’s manager Dorival Junior, who has only been at the helm for less than a year, is seeing his side struggle, sitting outside the automatic qualification spots.
Meanwhile, Chile, under Ricardo Gareca, are enduring an even tougher time, languishing near the bottom of the table after a series of disappointing results. Both teams desperately need a win to boost their qualification hopes for the 2026 tournament.
The Selecao have traditionally dominated this fixture, losing just one of their last 19 meetings with La Roja, and they’ll be looking to continue that streak despite their current woes. Chile, on the other hand, need to bounce back quickly after a dismal run of form, including a shocking home loss to Bolivia.
Chile Predicted Lineup
Ricardo Gareca has made several changes to his squad in an effort to halt the team’s poor form. Veterans like Mauricio Isla and Gabriel Arias have been dropped in favour of younger talents, with an eye on revitalising the squad.
Notably, star forward Ben Brereton Diaz has also been left out due to poor form for both club and country. The absence of Alexis Sanchez, still recovering from injury, further complicates matters for Chile’s attack.
In midfield, Charles Aranguiz and Erick Pulgar are expected to offer experience and stability, while younger players like Osorio and Echeverria may get a chance to inject energy.
Up front, Eduardo Vargas will likely lead the line, hoping to find a breakthrough against a vulnerable Brazilian defence.
Chile Predicted Lineup to face Brazil
Cortes
Hormazabal
Maripan
P. Diaz
Galdames
Valdes
Osorio
Echeverria
Pulgar
Vargas
Davila
Here is how the side last lined up
Cortes; Hormazabal, Maripan, P Diaz, Galdames; Valdes, Osorio, Echeverria, Pulgar; Vargas, Davila.
Brazil Predicted Lineup
Brazil are dealing with several key injuries, especially in defence. Goalkeeper Alisson is out with a hamstring injury, so…
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Author : [email protected] (Jake Skudder)
Publish date : 2024-10-09 09:24:12
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