hill Brazil are safe through and into the knockout stage of the World Cupwaits a country nervously to see what happens to Neymar‘s ankle.
The 30-year-old injured in Group G’s opening win against Serbia, the 30-year-old is permanently out of the final group game against Cameroon and faces a race against time to be fit for the knockouts.
Obviously that’s a big concern, but at least manager Tite will have the option to rotate on Fridays. Already through as group winner, many changes are expected.
Ederson, Alex Telles, Fabinho, Bruno Guimaraes and Antony were all able to start, with Gabriel Jesus potentially replacing Richarlison up front. However, Alex Sandro and Danilo are sidelined along with Neymar.
For Cameroon, meanwhile, goalkeeper Andre Onana has been sent home after a row with management, while captain Vincent Aboubakar has certainly done enough to follow up on Monday’s brilliant goal against Serbia.
Devis Epassy is expected to remain in goal for the Indomitable Lions.
Cameroon predicted XI: Epassion; Fai, Castelletto, N’Koulou, Tolo; Fear, Hongla, Kunde; Mother, Aboubakar, Choupo-Moting
Brazil predicted XI: Ederson; Militao, Thiago Silva, Marquinhos, Telles; Casemiro; Rodrygo, Guimaraes, Paqueta, Vinicius Jr.; Jesus