Brazil and Croatia have reached an agreement and decided to INCREASE the number of substitutions for this Tuesday’s (31) friendly.
As a result, EIGHT substitutions will be allowed — the usual number in friendlies is six.
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“In today’s match, by mutual agreement between the parties, EIGHT substitutions will be allowed, while keeping three stoppages for the changes,” said the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) in a message sent to the press.
This new rule could benefit some Brazil national team players.
Kaiki Bruno, Douglas Luiz, Fabinho, Endrick, and Rayan were the only outfield players not used in the friendly against France.
Goalkeepers Bento and Hugo Souza also did not play. Ederson was the starter.
This new rule — accepted by FIFA — will allow Carlo Ancelotti to carry out more tests with an eye on the final World Cup squad.
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Brazil’s likely lineup is Ederson; Ibañez, Marquinhos, Léo Pereira and Douglas Santos; Casemiro and Danilo; Luiz Henrique, Matheus Cunha, João Pedro and Vini Jr.
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The friendly against Croatia will be Brazil’s LAST test before the final World Cup squad announcement — scheduled for May 18.
After that, Brazil will still play two more friendlies, against Panama and Egypt.
Brazil’s World Cup opener will be against Morocco (June 13, a Saturday, at 7 p.m.).
The national team will also face Haiti (June 19, Friday) and Scotland (June 24, Wednesday).
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