Brazil predicted lineup vs England today - International friendly

  • Dorival Junior takes charge of first game as Brazil boss on Saturday
  • Brazil haven't beaten England since 1995
  • Selecao preparing for 2024 Copa America held this summer
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Brazil are chasing a bit of history when they take on England under the Wembley arch on Saturday evening.

The Brazilians have had historical success against the Three Lions, but they haven't won a game on English shores since 1995. If they secure a memorable win on Saturday, it will be the perfect start to Dorival Junior's tenure as manager.

The 62-year-old is without an array of key players this month as he prepares to lead his nation out at the Copa America this summer.

Here's how Brazil could line up on Saturday.


Brazil predicted lineup vs England (4-3-3)

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Brazil have several superstars at their disposal despite having key absences / NELSON ALMEIDA/GettyImages

GK: Bento - Injuries to Alisson and Ederson mean one of the Brazilian league's finest shot-stoppers, 24-year-old Bento, will get a chance to shine at Wembley.

RB: Yan Couto - Dorival is struggling for premier options at full-back, so we could see Manchester City loanee Couto, who's impressed at Girona this season, make his third cap.

CB: Danilo - Danilo is the most experienced defender in this Brazil squad, and his presence is a given on Saturday. The versatile Juventus star can play across the backline.

CB: Gleison Bremer - Bremer was a late call-up after Gabriel withdrew from the squad, but he could partner his club teammate at centre-back on Saturday.

LB: Lucas Beraldo - The highly-regarded Beraldo moved to Paris Saint-Germain in January and has been used in several roles by Luis Enrique. The young defender is comfortable defending in wide areas and could start at left-back against Bukayo Saka on Saturday.

CM: Andre - The bullish midfielder garnered plenty of plaudits for his role in Fluminense's Copa Libertadores triumph last year, but a January move to Europe didn't happen. This is a chance for Andre to impress an English audience.

CM: Bruno Guimaraes - Premier League lovers are very much familiar with Guimaraes, who played a crucial role in returning Newcastle to the Champions League. He'll duel a few familiar faces at Wembley.

CM: Lucas Paqueta - Paqueta often has a transformative effect in east London, and he was impressive at the 2022 World Cup with the Selecao. After returning from injury earlier this month, Paqueta should start in midfield this weekend.

RW: Rodrygo - The Real Madrid star is often thrust out of the limelight by his compatriot in the Spanish capital, with Rodrygo's most productive run of form this season coinciding with Vinicius Junior's absence. Dorival also has Raphinha at his disposal.

ST: Richarlison - Richarlison has been prolific since the previous international break last November, and while he only recently returned from a knee injury, the Tottenham man should be ready to lead Brazil's line this month.

LW: Vinicius Junior - Vinicius enters the break in tremendous form and he's undoubtedly the man England will need to contain under the arch.