Do or die for Brazil Under20s x Ecuador probable starting line-ups 9 February 2011
February 9, 2011 at 12:33 4 comments
Flamengo's Diego Maurico training for the tough job of replacing Neymar
Brazil’s talent packed U20 team go into tonight’s fixture versus Ecuador knowing that a win is required to keep their hopes of qualifying for the London Olympics alive.
Ney Franco’s side beat Ecuador 1-0 in the first phase but will be without their most influential player, Neymar, who is suspended. First choice central defenders; Bruno Uvini (injured) Juan (suspended) are also out. Saimon and Romário should come in at the back. Diego Maurício will fill in for Neymar.
If Brazil win, they’ll be well placed for the final game on Saturday versus Uruguay.
Uruguay are group leaders on seven points. Brazil and Argentina are on six. Ecuador have five.
Brazil (probable): Gabriel, Danilo, Saimon, Romário, Alex Sandro, Fernando, Casemiro, Lucas, Oscar, Diego Maurício, Willian José.
Coach: Ney Franco
Ecuador (possible): John Jaramillo, Mario Pineira, John Narváez, Dennys Quiñónez, Eder Fuertes, Fernando Gaibor, Dixon Arroyo, Juan Cazares, Marcos Caicedo, Marlon de Jesús, Edson Montaño
Coach: Sixto Vizuete
Stadium: Universidad Nacional San Agustín, Arequipa, Peru
Kick off: 0010 (Brasília), 0210 (London)
Officials: Victor Carrillo (Peru), Cesar Escano (Peru), Jorge Urrego (Venezuela)
Entry filed under: Brazil squad. Tags: Brazil U20s, Brazil Under 20s, South America Under 20s Peru.
1. Steve | February 9, 2011 at 14:18
Any undiscovered gems at this tournement?
Could they do a job at the City Ground or would we need to lend them out to Burton or mansfield to toughen them up.
2. Justice T Pope | February 10, 2011 at 13:38
From that starting line-up Lucas, Casemiro, Danilo or Alex Sandro at the City Ground would make my day/month/year!!
3. quim | February 13, 2011 at 07:40
i’m glad to see alex Sandro in the lineup. Who’s Romario, btw?
4. pitacodogringo | February 13, 2011 at 11:43
he plays for Internacional