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Ancelotti Picks Cunha and Casemiro in Brazil XI for Scotland

The coach is deploying a 4-2-3-1 that emphasizes midfield control with Neymar fit for the bench after a calf recovery.

Overview

  • Brazil, which named Matheus Cunha and Casemiro in the starting XI on Wednesday, will line up in a 4-2-3-1 for their Group C match in Miami.
  • Cunha starts up front after scoring twice against Haiti and is being relied on to finish chances in place of the injured wide options.
  • Neymar has recovered from a calf problem and is available on the substitutes bench rather than being an automatic starter.
  • Raphinha is ruled out through injury, reducing Brazil's attacking depth and shaping Ancelotti's choice to back Cunha as the focal striker.
  • Alisson remains the first-choice goalkeeper and a settled centre-back pairing gives defensive stability as Brazil look to secure three points to improve their group standing.