| Brazil vs Bolivia | |
| MATCH INFO | |
MATCH :
| Brazil vs Bolivia |
COMPETITION :
| FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers |
| DATE: | 09-09-2023 |
TIME:
| 06.15 AM IST (UTC +5:30)
04.45 AM UAE |
STADIUM
| Stadium |
Brazil possible starting lineup:
Alisson; Vanderson, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Caio Henrique; Casemiro, Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton; Raphinha, Gabriel Jesus, Neymar
Bolivia possible starting lineup:
Lampe; Jose Sagredo, Quinteros, Roca; Diego Bejarano, Cespedes, Quiroga, Fernandez, Miguelito; Algaranaz, Moreno
The headline news concerning the Brazil squad is the inclusion of Neymar, despite his recent transfer to Al-Hilal last month.
Neymar is joined by a significant contingent of Premier League players, making up almost half of the squad. This group includes goalkeepers Alisson and Ederson, Newcastle United teammates Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes, and a surprising addition, Matheus Cunha.
In the upcoming match, the coach, Diniz, might opt for Gabriel Jesus over Richarlison, even though Richarlison has been in good form for the national team recently.
Notably, Vinicius Junior is absent from the squad due to injury, along with his Real Madrid teammate Eder Militao. Lucas Paqueta of West Ham United has been excluded from the squad.
Manchester United winger Antony has been removed from the squad by the Brazilian FA following allegations of domestic abuse that surfaced earlier this week.
Bolivia is facing injury concerns with Jeyson Chura and Jesus Sagredo both unavailable.
Manager Gustavo Costas has left out Danny Bejarano and Ramiro Vaca, despite their previous inclusion in the squad that faced Chile in June.
Marcelo Moreno, at the age of 36, continues to be a strong presence and is expected to captain the Bolivian team against the nation where he famously scored a goal in 2010 qualifying, when Bolivia defeated Brazil in La Paz.