Daniel Alves has survived a serious injury, recent unimpressive passages through different clubs, distrust, and criticism for having been called up to the World Cup. After all that, he will be the oldest player to play for the Brazilian national team in the World Cup. The 39-year-old full-back is scheduled for this Friday's match (2), against Cameroon.
The confrontation at the Lusail stadium, at 4 pm (Brasília time) will be for the last round of Group G. Due to the fact that the team is already classified, with six points and 100% of use, Tite will spare the starters. But the first bracket position is not guaranteed. In order not to be dependent on the result of Switzerland vs Serbia, the team needs at least a draw.
Alves will take the place of Danilo, who injured his left ankle in the first round against Serbia. Against Switzerland, in the following round. Tite chose to improvise defender Militão in the sector.**
From the list of 26 players named by Tite, the name of the full-back was the most disputed. He hasn't played for over three months and has a contract with a team from Mexico, the Pumas, instead of a team that plays in one of the top leagues of world football.
Regarding the team, the main doubt was between Rodrygo and Everton Ribeiro, but the coach believes that the Real Madrid player deserves an opportunity as a starter. Militão will be moved to the defense, and Alex Telles will take the place of the injured Alex Sandro.
Translated by Cassy Dias