Brazil visit the Estadio Olimpico in Caracas today to face Venezuela for Matchday 11 of the Conmebol World Cup Qualifiers 2022. La Canarinha are coming to this match with a perfect record in the tournament, while La Vinotinto have struggled to get good results.The game will be broadcast in the US by FuboTV.
With eight victories out of eight matches, Titeâs men will want to keep their perfect record intact against the bottom side of the standings. They are coming from a 2-0 win againstPeru last time out, after not facing Argentina due to the controversy surrounding the health requirements of some players.
Venezuela, on the other hand, will receive Brazil after losing to Paraguay 2-1 in their last match. Before that, they were beaten 1-3 by Argentina at the Estadio OlĂmpico. In fact, the hosts have a nine-match winless streak that seems pretty hard to break against their next rivals.
Venezuelaâs confirmed lineup
Another blow for Venezuela is the absence of two of their most potent strikers, Salomon Rondon, who will remain in England, and Josef Martinez, who wasnât selected for this international window. Also, Yangel Herrera, Romulo Otero and Jhon Murillo will miss these games, while Savarino and Villanueva are injured.
This will be Venezuelaâs starting eleven against Brazil: Graterol; Hernandez, Mejias, Ferraresi, O. Gonzalez; J. Martinez, Rincon,Soteldo; Peñaranda,E. Ramirez, D. Machis.
Brazilâs confirmed lineup
Meanwhile, Brazil will have their Premier Leagueplayers for this window. However, Firmino and Richarlison will not be in the team due to injuries while Neymar is suspended and Casemiro has an infection, so he wonât be available either.Antony, of Ajax, was called for the first time, while Raphinha will be able to make hisdebut.
This will be Brazilâs lineup to face Venezuela:Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Thiago Silva, Guilherme Arana; Everton Ribeiro, Fabinho, Gerson, Lucas PaquetĂĄ; Gabriel Barbosa, Gabriel Jesus.
