There will be no Neymar in Brazil who will face Argentina tomorrow in San Juan in the big match of the 14th day of the world qualifiers in South America. The # 10 felt a discomfort in his left thigh during today's training, and coach Tite, after a consultation with the medical staff, decided to do without O Ney, since, among other things, Brazil is already qualified for Qatar 2022. Neymar will return to Paris on Wednesday, while Philippe Coutinho should play in his place tomorrow, but it cannot be ruled out that Tite will choose a more offensive solution by fielding Vinicius Junior. For the rest, the Seleçao should play with Alisson, Danilo, Éder Militao, Marquinhos, Alex Sandro, Fabinho, Fred, Paquetá, Raphinha, Matheus Cunha, Coutinho (Vinicius Junior).
"An Argentina-Brazil is always fantastic, for the individual technical quality of the players of both teams - the words of Tite on the eve of the 'Classic' of South America -. It is a World Cup match and has a history of great challenges.
Will they be played in San Juan? These aspects are secondary to the charm of the match, and Brazil is ready to play anywhere, as long as the ground is good. "
Argentine coach Lionel Scaloni has instead confirmed that Messi will play, in an offensive trident with Di Maria and Lautaro Martinez.
Also on the field Paredes and the former Udine De Paul in the middle ward Meanwhile last night in San Juan there were incidents caused by the crowd of people who had camped since yesterday evening in anticipation of the opening of the box office for sale , earlier than 11.45 yesterday (local time) compared to 8 this morning.
It goes without saying that there will be a sold out, with 25 thousand spectators and no limitations, or distancing, despite Covid.