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Vinicius Jr. Starts for Brazil vs. Japan
14 Nov
Summary
- Vinicius Junior is available and expected to start for Brazil against Japan.
- The match will be played at the Singapore National Stadium.
- Brazil will also play a friendly against Singapore later.
Vinicius Junior is available for Brazil's international friendly against Japan, scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at the Singapore National Stadium. The Real Madrid forward is expected to feature prominently in the Selecao's attack.
Ancelotti plans to utilize this match to evaluate his preferred players. Vinicius Junior will likely play in his usual left-wing position, with Estevao on the right. Raphinha is also an option but may have his playing time managed.
Brazil's predicted lineup includes Pedro Morisco, Wesley, Jair Cunha, Gabriel Magalhaes, Douglas Santos, Bruno Guimaraes, Andrey Santos, Rayan, Estevao, Raphinha, and Vinicius Junior. Japan's lineup is predicted to be Zion Suzuki, Ayumu Seko, Ko Itakura, Hiroki Ito, Yukinari Sugawara, Ao Tanaka, Daichi Kamada, Shuto Nakano, Takefusa Kubo, Ritsu Doan, and Daizen Maeda.
Both teams are missing key players due to injuries. Brazil will be without Joao Pedro, Alisson Becker, Marquinhos, and Matheus Cunha. Japan's notable absentees include Kaoru Mitoma, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Ayase Ueda.
