Published on: Dec 9, 2022 8:00 am IST|Updated on: Dec 8, 2022 10:52 pm IST
Brazil will make an effort to maintain their chances of winning a record-extending sixth world championship when they square off with Croatia in the 2022 World Cup quarterfinals on Friday at Education City Stadium. While the Checkered Ones were pushed all the way by Japan before advancing on penalties, the Selecao sent a message to the remainder of the competition when they easily defeated South Korea in the round of 16.
Date: 9th December 2022
Time: 8:30 PM (IST)
Venue: Education City Stadium
TV Channel: Sports18 SD, Sports18 HD Live streaming: JioCinema (App & Website)
1. Dominik Livakovic
2. Josip Juranovic
3. Dejan Lovren
4. Josko Gvardiol
5. Borna Sosa
6. Luka Modric
7. Marcelo Brozovic
8. Mateo Kovacic
9. Ivan Perisic
10. Andrej Kramaric
11.Marko Livaja
Injury Report, Unavailability, Expected Changes and Strategy
1. Alisson Becker
2. Eder Militao
3. Marquinhos
4. Thiago Silva
5. Alex Sandro
6. Paqueta
7. Casemiro
8. Vinicius Jr
9. Neymar
10. Rapinha
11. Richarlison
Goalkeeper- Alisson Becker
Defenders – Josko Gvardiol, Eder Militao, Marquinhos
Midfielders – Luka Modric, Ivan Perisic, Mateo Kovacic, Vinicius Jr, Neymar (Vice-Captain)
Strikers – Richarlison (Captain), Andrej Kramaric
Richarlison is again likely to score the most points for his team. Top 3 players to watch out for – Richarlison, Neymar, Perisic.
Brazil is bursting with confidence after easily defeating South Korea in the round of 16, but Friday’s game might not be a stroll in the park against a country of Croatia’s calibre given their history in the knockout stages.Although Brazil could be a step too much for Croatia, who have defeated many opponents on the biggest international stage, we can see the five-time world champions easing their way through to the semi-finals in 90 minutes.