JAKARTA - Brazilian coach Tite has said he will rotate his squad for the final Group G match against Cameroon on Saturday morning tomorrow.
He wants the players to be in good shape when they undergo the last 16 match on Monday next week.
Given that tickets to the knockout round have been in their hands after winning the first two of the total three Group G matches, it is normal for Brazil to rest its most important players, while waiting for good news from Neymar, Alex Sandro and Danilo, all of whom were injured.
Alex Sandro picked up a hip injury as Brazil won 1-0 over Switzerland, while Neymar and Danilo picked up an ankle injury in their 2-0 win against Serbia.
Several Brazilian players were also attacked ill, including midfielder Lucas Paqueta who missed training last Saturday and was later substituted in the first half of the match against Switzerland.
Tite has stated that it will provide opportunities for players who have not been installed as starters.
This could endanger Brazil's position, let alone France, which was tackled by Tunisia after lowering the line-up of players, almost all of which were substitutes, provided valuable lessons not to feel safe quickly.
"I can only measure players based on what they do on the pitch. It's a risk, but it's an opportunity for them to show their quality," Tite said when asked about the dangers of changing the line-up too much.
What is certain is that Cameroon could face Brazil who are not yet well known for their work in the 2022 World Cup.
But maybe it actually benefits Cameroon who still has a chance of qualifying for the last 16.
However, Brazil remains the favorite to win this match, as there is no significant difference between its starting players and its substitutes.
YANG sering bermain starter tidak berarti lebih bintang dibandingkan pemain-main yang selama ini dipasangkan di bench cadangan.
And that includes top players who are the mainstay of the clubs, including Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson, Manchester United winger Antony, Arsenal strike duo Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli, Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes and Fabinho who became Liverpool midfield generals.
On the other hand, Cameroon lost their goalkeeper Andre Onana to be dropped from the squad due to disciplinary issues.
Cameroon can indeed surprise anyone, but it is likely that Brazil will get the full points from this match. If they beat Brazil and at the same time Switzerland beat Serbia in another Group G match, then Brazil will probably rely on goal difference to make it to the top 16 in group winners.
Saat ini Swiss berada pada kedua dengan tiga poin, depan dua poin dari Serbia dan Cameroon yang masing-masing memiliki satu poin. Keduanya harus menang agar maju ke babak kedua yang jika terjadi akan ditentukan kemudian olehselisih gol.
Predictions of the first eleven players
Cameroon (4-3-3): Devis Epassy; Colains Fai, Jean-Charles Castelletto, Nicolas Nkoulou, Nouhou Tolo; Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa, Martin Hongla, Pierre Kunde; Vincent Aboubakar, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, Karl Toko Ekambi
Brazil (4-3-3): Alisson; Eder Militao, Marquinhos, Thiago Silva, Alex Telles; Casemiro, Bruno Guimaraes, Lucas Paqueta; Antony, Gabriel Jesus, Vinicius Jr
Important statistics of both teams
Prior to this the two teams had met six times, including twice in the World Cup finals. Brazil won five times. Cameroon's only win came in the FIFA Confederation Cup in 2003.
Brazil entered this arena after making sure to qualify for the knockout round thanks to a win over Serbia and Switzerland.
After losing to Switzerland and drawing against Serbia, Cameroon needed a win over Brazil to have the chance to advance to the round of 16.
Cameroon has failed to enter the knockout phase since the 1990 quarter-finals and has not won in the World Cup finals since 2002, having missed 2018 and lost all the 2010 and 2014 World Cup group stage matches.
Brazil will again be without strikers Neymar and right-back Danilo due to an ankle injury.
Brazil are unbeaten in qualifying for the Qatar World Cup, having won the World Cup five times and are favorite to win the sixth world title to extend their trophy record.
Brazil has not missed the World Cup finals since 1930 but has not tasted the finals of this tournament since they last won the 2002 World Cup.
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