Brazil head coach has made a bold selection call by naming both Neymar Jr and Endrick among the substitutes for tonight’s FIFA World Cup Group C encounter against Scotland.
The Selecao will instead rely on a front line featuring Vinícius Júnior, Rayan and Matheus Cunha as they look to secure qualification to the knockout stage.
Brazil’s starting XI sees Alisson Becker in goal, protected by a defence of Gabriel Magalhães, Marquinhos, Danilo and Santos. The midfield trio consists of Casemiro, Lucas Paquetá and Bruno Guimarães.
Scotland, meanwhile, start with Angus Gunn in goal and captain Andrew Robertson leading the side alongside McKenna, Hendry and Patterson. The midfield features Scott McTominay, Ferguson, McLean, McGinn and Doak, with Shankland spearheading the attack.
SCOTLAND XI: Gunn, McKenna, Hendry, Robertson, Patterson, McLean, Ferguson, Doak, McGinn, McTominay, Shankland.
BRAZIL XI: Alisson, Gabriel Magalhães, Marquinhos, Danilo, Santos, Casemiro, Paquetá, B. Guimarães, Vinicius Jr, Rayan, Cunha.
With Brazil aiming to finish top of Group C and Scotland chasing a famous result, all eyes will be on whether Neymar and Endrick are called upon from the bench to influence the outcome of what promises to be a fascinating contest.