In Manaus, the Brazilian team finds its fans again after more than two years
It’s South American classic day. Brazil and Uruguay face off this Thursday, at 9:30 pm (Brasilia time), at the Arena da Amazônia, in Manaus. The duel is valid for the 12th competition of the competition. The duel marks the Brazilian team’s reunion with the fans after more than two years. This should have happened against Argentina, last month, in São Paulo, but the derby ended up being suspended.
The Arena da Amazônia should receive 14,000 people this night – 10,000 tickets were sold, 1,000 were relieved and 3,000 were drawn to people vaccinated against a Covid-19.
The coach’s team lost 100% of their performance after drawing in the last round with Colombia, but remains undefeated and very close to guaranteeing the early classification for the 2022 World Cup. In case of victory, the team will reach 31 points, number considered enough to stamp the passport to the world, without having to go to the recap.
For the logo more game, the main novelty is the entry of Raphinha among the holders. In his debut with a hopscotch, the forward was the best on the field in the comeback against Venezuela, with participation in the three goals. In the following match, against Colombia, he again started well in the second half. The Leeds striker will enter Gabigol’s place. Thus, Gabriel Jesus will play more centralized.
How other changes are in defense. Ederson returns to goal in place of Alisson; Éder Militão, injured, gives way to Lucas Verríssimo. He will form the defense duo with Thiago Silva, who replaced Marquinhos. Finally, Émerson Royal wins a chance in place of Danilo, the only player in Brazil who has played in all the qualifiers so far.
Fourth in the qualifiers, with 16 points, Uruguay are trying to rehabilitate themselves after the painful defeat suffered on Sunday to rival Argentina, 3-0.
Reserve last Sunday, forward Edinson Cavani should be back in the starting lineup against Brazil. This is not a one-time change prepared by Óscar Tabárez for the classic. In addition to injured defender Ronald Araujo, Matías Viña and Brian Rodríguez are expected to leave a team for Piquerez and De La Cruz. Thus, the line of five defenders will be broken. De Arrascaeta, Flamengo’s midfielder, who suffered a muscle injury last week, is also out.
