Chile and Brazil face each other for Matchday 9 of the Conmebol World Cup Qualifiers 2022 today, September 2, at Estadio Monumental David Arellano. Their most recent encounter took place in the quarterfinals of the Copa America 2021, when Brazil won 1-0. This game can be watched in the US with FuboTV.
The hosts are currently seventh in the standings of the Qualifying tournament and they have to start adding points if they want a chance to go to Qatar 2022. However, the first test of this international window wonât be easy for Martin Lasarteâs men, despite Brazil coming without some of their best players due to the European league restrictions.
The visitors are coming into this match after a tough defeat in the Copa America final against Argentina.However, they will likely forget their woes to try to remain unbeaten in the Qualifying tournament, in which they are atop of the standings with 18 points.
Chileâs confirmed lineup
Arturo Vidal of Chile (Getty).
In Chileâs case, the big absentee in the squad is Alexis SĂĄnchez, who is recovering from an injury at Inter Milan.However, most of the same players who went to the Copa America will be available.This will be Chileâs lineup against Brazil: Claudio Bravo; Paulo Diaz, Gary Medel, MaripĂĄn, Eugenio Mena, Mauricio Isla; Erick Pulgar, Arturo Vidal, Charles ArĂĄnguiz, IvĂĄn Morales;Eduardo Vargas.
Brazilâs confirmed lineup
Neymar will lead Brazil (Getty).
Meanwhile, Brazil will come to this match without some key players due to the Premier League restrictions to release them. Liverpoolâs Alisson, Fabinho, and Roberto Firmino; Manchester Cityâs Ederson and Gabriel JesĂșs, Chelseaâs Thiago Silva and Man Unitedâs Fred will all miss the fixture.
Richarlison and Raphinha will also miss this match. However, Tite called up back up players such as Real Madridâs Vinicius Jr., Malcom and Nunes. This is how Brazil will lineup:Weverton; Danilo, Alex Sandro, Marquinhos, Ăder MilitĂ€o; Casemiro, Bruno Guimaraes, Lucas PaquetĂĄ; Neymar, Vinicius Jr, Gabriel Barbosa.
