Brazil XI vs Australia – Predicted lineup and team news

Brazil is heading across the globe to face Australia on Friday at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, marking their first game since the World Cup.

Brazil arrives in this new chapter keen to move on from a deeply underwhelming round-of-16 exit at the World Cup. During the group phase, the Seleção produced some impressive moments, cruising to 3-0 wins over both Haiti and Scotland, before edging past Japan 2-1 in the knockout stage. Yet their progress came to an abrupt end with a surprising 2-1 loss to Norway, a result that has triggered a sweeping tactical rethink.

Brazil team news

Manager Carlo Ancelotti has launched a bold reconstruction of the Brazilian side following their early World Cup departure, keeping only nine players from that tournament squad as he looks to the future.

Significant adjustments define the lineup: established goalkeeper Alisson Becker has been omitted from the travelling party, with Corinthians’ Hugo Souza taking over in goal.

Brazil also dealt with late injury setbacks, as forward João Pedro and full-back Wesley França were ruled out, leading to emergency additions in Matheus Martinelli and Vanderson.

Even with so much experimentation and a push toward younger options, the expected starting eleven still boasts considerable quality from Europe’s top leagues.

Midfield enforcer Bruno Guimarães is set to lead from the centre alongside Andrey Santos, while a dangerous attacking trio of Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha, and Endrick promises to pose a serious challenge to an Australia defence that is already significantly weakened.

Brazil predicted lineup

Possible Brazil starting XI: Souza; Matheuzinho, Marquinhos, Reis, Santos; Danilo, Guimarães; Estêvão, Raphinha, Vinícius; Endrick.

When will the match kick off?

The match will kick off at 11am on Friday, 25th September.

How to watch Australia vs Brazil?

For viewers in the United Kingdom, the Australia vs Brazil match can be streamed live via the bet365 Live Sports Streaming platform.

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