Whatever Brazil does at the Copa America in the United States, it will come as a surprise to many. Dorival Júnior, who took over as coach in January, has been in charge for only two friendlies and his squad for the South American soccer championship so far has provided little evidence of his plans.
FILE - Brazil ’s Endrick celebrates after scoring the opening goal during a friendly soccer match between England and Brazil at Wembley Stadium in London, Saturday, March 23, 2024. The 17-year-old striker is widely expected to be in the starting lineup at Copa America , his first major event with the senior team.
Brazil watchers don’t expect the Copa America to provide much evidence of what the team will look like at the 2026 World Cup — and to most in the country, that is the only tournament that matters. But the continental tournament is likely to give the new coach a chance to test young talents like strikers Endrick, who will be wearing the team’s historic No. 9, and Rodrygo as starters.
After upcoming friendlies against the United States and Mexico, Brazil will face Costa Rica, Paraguay and Colombia in Group D at the Copa America.Endrick scored Brazil’s winner at Wembley and also netted in Madrid, which will become his home next season. The 17-year-old striker is widely expected to be in the starting lineup at Copa America, his first major event with the senior team.
If things don’t work out, Júnior might be forced to use Rodrygo as a center forward. He could also assemble a Real Madrid trio up front, with Vinicius and Rodrygo on the wings and Endrick as a center forward.With Neymar out and several inexperienced players in the squad, midfielder Lucas Paquetá has a chance to carry the team to the title and, maybe, revive his chances of leaving West Ham for Manchester City, as initially planned last year.
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