VENEZUELA SUBS: Luis Manuel Seijas, Jefferson Savarino, Arquimedes Figuera, Rolf Feltscher, Joel Graterol, Yeferson Soteldo, Rafael Romo, Josef Martinez, Juanpi, Jhon Chancellor, Fernando Aristeguita.
VENEZUELA XI (4-1-4-1): Wuilker Farinez; Roberto Rosales, Yordan Osorio, Mikel Villanueva, Ronald Hernandez; Junior Moreno; Darwin Machis, Yangel Herrera, Tomas Rincon, Jhon Murillo; Salomon Rondon.
BRAZIL SUBS: Miranda, Fernandinho, Willian, Alex Sandro, Eder Militao, Allan, Cassio, Lucas Paqueta, Everton, Gabriel Jesus, Fagner, Ederson,
BRAZIL XI (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Dani Alves, Marquinhos, Thiago Silva, Filipe Luis; Casemiro, Arthur; Richarlison, Philippe Coutinho, David Neres; Roberto Firmino.
With 15 minutes to go before kick-off, it’s a perfect time to look at how the two sides will be lining up! Let’s start with Brazil!
Venezuela’s first match was a lacklustre 0-0 against group-mates Peru, though coach Rafael Dudamel should be relatively pleased with the point, seeing as La Vinotinto were forced to finish the match with 10 men after left-back Luis Mago was shown a second yellow card with 15 minutes remaining. A win against the hosts would go a very long way in helping Venezuela’s hopes of qualification, though historical precedent is unkind; they haven’t managed three points against the Selecao in the six matches since a 2-0 victory in 2008.
Brazil started their campaign with a 3-0 victory over Bolivia in Sao Paolo, though the result may paint a favourable picture of the hosts, as they looked very poor in the first half of their opener. They now travel to Salvador where they look to qualify for the knock-out stages and continue an 11-match unbeaten run against Venezuela. The absence of Neymar through injury hasn’t appeared to cause Tite any problems as he has overseen two victories in two matches since the mercurial forward went out injured – scoring 10 goals in the process.
Good evening and welcome to our LIVE commentary of the Copa America Group A fixture between Brazil and Venezuela!
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