The team trains with Lucas Paquetá among the starters for the match against Egypt By Thiago Lemos
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Coach Carlo Ancelotti defined Seleção’s main structure for Saturday’s preparatory clash against Egito. The technical committee carried out final tactical tests during field activities and opted to maintain an experienced base for the start of the match. Midfielder Lucas Paquetá received the indication that he will start among the starters in the match that takes place in Cleveland. The decision ends a period of observation of young talents led by the Italian coach at Estados Unidos.
The definition occurred after a sequence of training at the Columbia Park training center, located in Nova Jersey. Striker Rayan received opportunities in the main team during Thursday’s work, but should start the match on the bench. The technical committee assesses that the moment requires greater collective collaboration. Therefore, the commission chose to activate athletes who already have more international experience in this preparation cycle.
Escolha by Lucas Paquetá stops testing with Rayan in the offensive sector
The technical committee used the last training sessions to test tactical variations in the front sector. The young Rayan, who plays for Flamengo, participated in specific tactical activities in the place of more experienced athletes. The performance pleased the Italian coach’s assistants. Mesmo with the good response from the young man on Nova Jersey’s pitches, Carlo Ancelotti communicated internally that the current preference is to maintain the structure worked on in Wednesday’s session.
The presence of Lucas Paquetá guarantees greater support to the midfield and facilitates the ball transition for speed attackers. Players have already been informed about the likely formation that will take the field in Cleveland. The technical committee values defensive balance at this stage of preparation. The Flamengo athlete remains an immediate option for the confrontation against the African team.
Defesa presents medical questions and Léo Pereira trains in the main position
The starting defense has become the focus of attention from the medical and physical preparation department in the last few hours. Defender Gabriel Magalhães reported strong muscle wear resulting from the long sequence of games played by Arsenal in English football. The athlete started to carry out a specific recovery schedule and became doubtful for the start of Saturday’s game.
Diante due to the physical wear and tear shown by the starter, coach Carlo Ancelotti chose Léo Pereira in the main defensive line. The player participated in all tactical activity alongside Marquinhos and showed good positional understanding. The definition of who starts playing will only occur after a detailed clinical reevaluation. The group still carries out one last field training on Friday morning on North American soil before embarking.
Mudanças structural and medical embezzlement confirmed in the delegation
The technical committee’s planning had to undergo important adjustments due to physical problems with fundamental members of the squad. Striker Neymar did not present ideal playing conditions due to a muscle injury in the calf region. The athlete remained under intensive physical therapy care and did not accompany the rest of the group on the trip scheduled for Cleveland. The absence forces the coach to consolidate a new rotation of athletes for the international clash.
The likely formation of the starting team for Saturday’s match has defined pieces in most sectors:
- Alisson occupies the main meta;
- Wesley plays on the right flank;
- Marquinhos and Léo Pereira form the area duo;
- Douglas Santos plays on the left side;
- Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães make up the first midfield line;
- Lucas Paquetá performs centralized arming;
- Igor Thiago, Vini Júnior and Raphinha close the attack system.
Ajustes finals in Nova Jersey precede the delegation’s trip to Cleveland
The squad carries out the last fieldwork on Nova Jersey’s ground before starting the final move to the friendly match location. Coach Carlo Ancelotti intends to use Friday’s activity to make small adjustments to set pieces and defensive positioning. The coaching staff considers Egito an ideal opponent to test the team’s physical resistance in high-level clashes. The players demonstrate total focus on assimilating the European commander’s instructions.
The match against the Egyptians represents the final test of the squad before Mundo’s official commitments begin. The technical committee assesses that the training period in the Estados Unidos fulfilled the main objectives of integration and observation of new values. The return of established athletes to the main team aims to provide the competitive rhythm necessary for their debut in the world tournament.
