Current champion, Brazilian team goes in search of the tenth title in the competition
In a single game at Nilton Santos Stadium, the two teams decide a spot for the semifinals of the continental tournament. The ball rolls at 9 pm (Brasilia time), in Rio de Janeiro. The duel puts the champions of the last three editions of the Copa America face to face. Chile exercises the award in 2015 and 2016, while Brazil won the title in 2019. In total, a Brazilian team has nine achievements, while the Chilean has only two.
After giving opportunities to all available players in the first phase of the Copa America, Tite now promises to set a time with what he thinks best. But for today’s game, at least in goal, the relay continues. The technician just confirmed Ederson among the holders, in place of Alisson.
In the last training session before the duel against Chile, left-back Alex Sandro was not a field due to discomfort in his thigh and became a question. The tendency is for Renan Lodi to assume ownership. With a sprained knee, defender Felipe goes out.
The great expectation regarding Chile’s starting time is related to the presence of Alexis Sánchez, who traveled with the delegation to Rio de Janeiro, after being embezzled in the group stage due to an injury. Without playing for almost a month, the striker has not been confirmed by Martín Lasarte.
It is likely that the Internazionale striker will start the match alongside Brereton and Eduardo Vargas, taking over from Alarcón. In midfield, Pulgar regains the title in Pinares’ vacancy, after being spared by muscle wasting. Time does not have embezzlement.
In all, the teams have already faced each other 72 times, with a favorable record for Brazil, who have never lost at home. There were 50 victories for the Canarian team, 14 draws and eight defeats.
The duel winner will face Peru or Paraguay in the semifinal, scheduled for Monday, also at Nilton Santos.
