Brazil face Colombia on July 3 (GMT) at the Levi’s Stadium. This will be their final group game of Copa America 2024, with this fixture being a must-win for Dorival Junior’s men to put them at the top of Group D and give them a guaranteed spot in the knockout stages. Here is our Brazil predicted lineup for Group D’s top-spot battle.
Brazil Predicted Lineup vs Colombia
How Brazil Have Lined Up Recently
The Selecao mostly lineup in a 4-3-3 formation with Liverpool shot-stopper Alisson in goal. Dorival has made only one change in defence by choosing to bring in Wendell for Guilherme Arana at left-back in their second game against Paraguay.
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Following an impressive cameo in a goalless draw against Costa Rica, Savio came in for the second game as Dorival favoured a bolder approach. The decision paid off as the 20-year-old opened his Copa America scoring account with a goal shortly before the halftime break. The midfield trio of Joao Gomes, Bruno Guimaraes and Lucas Paqueta remained unchanged and rightly so with the West Ham midfielder registering a goal and an assist in the clash against Paraguay.
Rodrygo has played as an unconventional striker, with his teammate Vinicius Junior to his left.
Brazil’s Recent Form and Tactics
After drawing 0-0 with Costa Rica, Dorival’s men sprung into life with a dominating 4-1 win over Paraguay. Ballon d’Or contender, Vinicius, scored a brilliant brace. Paqueta also registered his first goal of the campaign by scoring a penalty in the 65th minute and grabbed an assist. This emphatic win was the fifth time that Brazil have come out victorious against Paraguay since June 2015, when the Selecao lost out on penalties.
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In a game filled with chances against Costa Rica, Brazil failed to convert which tempted head coach Dorival to bring on Savio as well as Real Madrid wonderkid Endrick. With 20 minutes left to play, Manchester City’s latest signing wasted no time in making an impact by completing six successful dribbles and creating one big chance in the game. His impressive performance earned him a start against Paraguay which he gladly responded by scoring his first goal in the competition.
Dorival’s men displayed why they’re top contenders to win this year’s Copa America, and with their next game against Colombia, we expect them to line up in their consistent 4-3-3 formation for this huge clash in Santa Clara.
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Brazil Injuries and Suspensions to Consider
The Selecao might be in need of rotation: players Vinicius, Eder Militao and Wendell have all been previously booked and are at risk of suspension.
Brazil Predicted Lineup
GK: Alisson
RB: Danilo
CB: Marquinhos
CB: Eder Militao
LB: Guilherme Arana
CM: Joao Gomes
CM: Lucas Paqueta
CM: Bruno Guimaraes
LW: Vinicius Junior
ST: Rodrygo
RW: Savio
