Tite’s team members try to maintain 100% success in the competition
Brazil face Ecuador in the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The ball rolls at 9:30 pm (Brasilia time), in Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre. So far, a Brazilian team leads the qualifiers, with 12 points won in four games. Ecuador is in third place, with nine points gained.
For the next game, Brazil will have only three holders remaining from the team’s last match, in the 2-0 victory over Uruguay. They are: defender Marquinhos, right-back Danilo and forward Richarlison.
Coach Tite has two absences for the match. Thiago Silva is recovering from a thigh muscle injury and will be replaced by Militão. Douglas Luiz, suspended, gives way to Fred. Up front, the novelty is the entry of Gabigol in place of Roberto Firmino. Flamengo Striker returns to the title of the Brazilian team after five years.
Like Brazil, Ecuador is also coming from a victory in the qualifiers. The team applied a historic 6-1 rout over Colombia. Despite the good moment, coach Gustavo Alfaro must make changes to the team. On the flanks, Preciado and Pineida should win as Perlaza and Estupiñan spots. In between, Noboa can go to the bench in place of Méndez. Midfielder Carlos Guezo, should return to the starting lineup after serving suspension. Enner Valencia, embezzled in the last round, returns to time. Out is striker Golzalo Plata, who is suspended.
By Gustavo Castilho
