See the probable lineup of the Brazilian team for the duel against Japan

The Brazilian team held this Saturday, in Morristown, in the United States, the penultimate training session before the clash with Japan, in the second phase of the World Cup. With the exception of Raphinha, who continues to recover from an injury to his right thigh, Carlo Ancelotti had the entire squad available and indicated the maintenance of the team that beat Scotland 3-0.

If the formation is confirmed, it will be the first time that the coach will repeat a lineup since taking charge of the Seleção.

The tendency is for Brazil to enter the field with Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães and Douglas Santos; Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães and Lucas Paquetá; Rayan, Matheus Cunha and Vini Jr.

Rayan should remain among the starters after winning Raphinha's place, while Neymar, already recovered from his right calf injury and training normally with the group, should start once again on the bench. Endrick also appears as an option for the second half.

The initial 15 minutes of the activity, open to the press, showed a team working on ball exercises and a training montage that indicated the technical committee's concern with a closed defense. The expectation is that Japan will adopt a compact posture, focusing on defensive organization, marking intensity and quick counterattacks.

For this reason, Brazil's challenge will be to find spaces without exposing itself to Japanese transitions. Casemiro should play an important role in protecting the midfield, while Danilo and Douglas Santos will need to contain attacks from the flanks.

In the offensive sector, confidence increased after the good performance against Scotland. Vini Jr is going through his best moment in the competition, Matheus Cunha established himself as a reference in attack and Rayan responded well in both opportunities as a starter.

The delegation leaves this Saturday for Houston, stage of Monday's match, at 2pm (Brasília time). The last training before the duel will be held this Sunday morning (28), in Texas.

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Source: CNN