Dorival confirms the lineup with the return of Vini Jr and the retention of Gerson

The coach will repeat the formation that beat Peru in the last match, with the Flamengo midfielder replacing Paquetá and the return of the Real forward

Coach Dorival Júnior confirmed, in a press conference this Wednesday (13), the team that will begin the duel against Venezuela. The teams will face each other this Thursday (14th), in Maturín, in the World Cup qualifiers. The coach must repeat the team that beat Peru in Brazil’s last match.

The only change, in fact, will be the departure of Rodrygo, not called up due to injury. His Real Madrid teammate Vini Jr. will take his place, who would already return to the starting lineup.

“The team that started the previous match with Vini in place of Rodrygo is maintained. I already had the idea of ​​repeating it. I had no doubts at any time. I’m counting on all of them, they are excellent players, who deserve respect and will have opportunities “, added the coach.

In fact, another attention-grabbing change was the retention of Gerson. The midfielder remains in the team in place of Paquetá, who is not going through a good phase.

“No one stops being a starter, it’s a selection, I need the 11 and I believe that no one ignores the moment of Gerson, one of the protagonists of a considerable period. I have faith in Paquetá, and in the previous match, His departure and that of Gerson they gave us more mobility Not thanks to Paquetá, but he can come in and be a decisive factor, not occupying the role of Gerson, but with characteristics that can adapt to other roles”, said Dorival.

Dorival’s team against Venezuela

Therefore, Brazil will have the following lineup against Venezuela: Ederson, Vanderson, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães and Abner; Bruno Guimarães, Gerson and Raphinha; Vini Jr, Igor Jesus and Savinho.

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Source: Terra

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