Brazil vs Bolivia: Ancelotti plans eight changes with Samuel Lino set for debut
Already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, Brazil faces Bolivia this Tuesday (09) at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at the Municipal de El Alto Stadium. Coach Carlo Ancelotti is expected to heavily rotate the squad, with up to eight changes from the previous match.
Samuel Lino to debut
According to GE journalist Bruno Cassucci, Flamengo forward Samuel Lino is set to make his first appearance for the Seleção. Alongside him, only Alisson, Bruno Guimarães, and Wesley are expected to retain their places in the starting XI.
The coach will not be able to count on Casemiro, who is suspended.
Probable Brazil lineup
Ancelotti’s likely formation for the match against Bolivia:
Alisson; Wesley, Fabrício Bruno, Alex, Caio Henrique; Andrey Santos, Bruno Guimarães, Lucas Paquetá; Luiz Henrique, Samuel Lino, Richarlison.
Brazil’s campaign so far
In the last match, Brazil defeated Chile 3-0 at the Maracanã, with goals from Bruno Guimarães, Lucas Paquetá, and Estêvão.
Currently, the Seleção sits second in the South American Qualifiers with 28 points, ten behind leaders Argentina. Bolivia, on the other hand, is in eighth place with 17 points.
