The summoning of the most historic players and the definition of the last slots in attack, contested by half a dozen top attackers, are among the doubts that the coach Tito He will clear this Monday, when he will announce the 26 called by Brazil for him Qatar World Cup.
Adenor Leonardo Bacchi admitted that he had long ago chosen at least 19 of his summons, for which the last 7 were defined in the assembly that the technical commission of the canary had last Friday in Rio de Janeiro and are a kept secret that will only be known this Monday at 1pm.
The disclosure of the list has generated great anticipation not only nationally, with the media reserving special spaces in their programming and contesting the seats available in the press conference on Monday, but also internationally, as Brazil is not only the only five times world champion but also one of the big favorites for the title in Qatar.
Sports commentators agree that among the few doubts that Tite had left, besides the fact that he will summon Dani Alves and Philippe Coutinho, two of his favorites but currently in a bad moment, are the three names that will complete the list of nine forwards. . and one or two points in defense.
The main doubt is in the list of attackerssince Brazil have many big stars in this position and can leave players out of the World Cup who would be undisputed starters in any other team.
In his latest phone calls, the manager has made it clear that he will benefit from the fact that FIFA has increased the squad from 23 in the previous World Cup to 26 in Qatar to add a striker to his roster, up to nine.
Some places in the lead are already guaranteed, for being the undisputed owners of Tite and for the good times they are having with their teams, Neymar, Richarlison, Gabriel Jesus, rapinha, Antonio Y Vinicio Junior.
There would be three odds to be contested by players of the height of Roberto Firminowhich was common in calls but lost space, and for Rodrigo, Gabriele Martinelli, Gabriel Barbosa “Gabigol” Y Matteo Cunhawho have been called up intermittently.
One of the remaining slots can be assigned to Pedrothe young striker of flamingo who was crowned champion and scorer of the Libertadores Cup a week ago. Tito He looked at him, praised him and called him for the last few games, in one of which he scored a great goal against Tunisia.
Pedro has the advantage of being a born center forward, one of the few in that position in Brazil.
Rodrygo also has an advantage in the dispute for his versatility, as he acts at both ends and in the center and has been instrumental in real Madrid.
One of the main questions is whether Tito will give the opportunity to greet Dani Alves, 39-year-old historian, confidant of the coach, captain of the canaryleader among the players and who gave everything every time he was called.
The former player of Barcelonaone of the players with the most titles in the world, he has the disadvantage of playing irregularly with the puma Mexican, but the advantage that Tito still without a convincing player on the right side.
The lack in the position is such that the coach has come to improvise Eder Militao as the right side.
The same doubt raises Philippe Coutinho, another of the trusted men of Titoundisputed title in Russia 2018 World Cup and with which the coach has insisted since he took office, despite the irregularities of his career.
Obviously this weekend could have resolved that doubt, but in the worst way, because in TNT Sport Brazil They reported that the striker allegedly suffered a muscle injury that would have required six weeks of recovery. I mean, goodbye World Cup.
Coutinho is a substitute in Aston-Villasomething that has happened several times also in Barcelona and in Bayern Monacoand its direct rival for the position is Everton Ribeiroanother from Flamengo who shines with the conquest of the Libertadores, which convinces him too Tito and that it has one of its best seasons.
Another open share is that of the last defender, as three seem to have the guaranteed call: Marquinhos, Thiago Silva and Eder Militao. Tito has called several players for that quota without any of them seeming to convince him, including Gabriel Magalhaes, Philip, bremer, Ibanez Y Luca Verissimo.
The one who has the advantage is Magalhaes because he is left handed, which allows him to improvise on the left side and for the good times he is having. Arsenalleader of the English League.
With passage to Qatar
The Brazilians who would have a guaranteed place at the World Cup, according to most forecasts, are:
archers: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Manchester City) and Weverton (Palmeiras).
power plants: Marquinhos (PSG), Thiago Silva (Chelsea) and Eder Militao (Real Madrid).
Sides: Danilo (Juventus) and Alex Sandro (Juventus).
Midfielders: Casemiro (Manchester United), Fabinho (Liverpool), Fred (Manchester United), Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle) and Lucas Paquetá (West Ham).
Forwards: Neymar (PSG), Vinicius (Real Madrid), Richarlison (Tottenham), Raphinha (Barcelona), Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal) and Antony (Manchester United).
Those who are fighting for a place
Central: Lucas Veríssimo (Benfica), Ibañez (Rome), Bremer (Juventus), Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal) and Felipe (Athletic Madrid).
Sides: Daniel Alves (Pumas), Alex Telles (Seville), Renan Lodi (Nottingham Forest) and Emerson Royal (Tottenham).
Midfielder: Everton Ribeiro (Flamengo).
Forwards: Pedro (Flamengo), Rodrygo (Real Madrid), Gabriel Barbosa “Gabigol” (Flamengo), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Matheus Cunha (Athletic Madrid) and Roberto Firmino (Liverpool).
By Carlos Moreno, of the EFE agency
Source: Clarin
