Brazil have so far lived up to the expectations at Qatar 2022 — except for a setback against Cameroon in the group stage finale. However, Tite's men now face a challenging test in their FIFA World Cup journey.
La Canarinha face Croatia today, Friday, Nov. 9, for a place in the semifinals. Brazil head into this game in high spirits, having put four past South Korea in the round of 16. Croatia, meanwhile, had to sweat to beat Japan on penalties.
Either way, there's no margin for error anymore. Any mistake could prove fatal in this tournament, which is why Brazil shouldn't underestimate this game. Many wonder, however, why is Antony on the bench.
Why is Antony not starting for Brazil against Croatia
Just like he did in previous games, Brazil coach Tite chose to start Vinicius Junior and Raphinha on the wings, which is why Antony doesn't have a spot in the lineup. The Manchester United star, however, could come on in the second half.
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