Marca: Ancelotti will use Militao as right back, Vinicius and Rodrygo will start

The Brazilian team will usher in a friendly match with Senegal. Ancelotti will continue to test players, formations and tactics through the game before the start of the 2026 World Cup. According to the Spanish media "Marca", Ancelotti will let Militao serve as right back in the game.

On the international match day in October, the Brazilian team defeated South Korea 5-0, and then lost 2-3 to Japan. The Brazilian team collapsed in the second half without Vinicius. In this game, Vinicius and Rodrigo will appear in the starting lineup at the same time.

Militao was placed at the right back position because Vitinho and Paulo Enrique's performance in the friendly match in October did not meet expectations. At the same time, Ancelotti's possible starting 11 lineup for the World Cup is beginning to take shape. Among them, Casemiro and Guimarães partner in the midfield, and Marquinhos and Gabriel partner in the central defender. They will compete with Militao for the starting spot, unless the latter ends up as a full-back.

Senegal has a large number of players playing in major European leagues, such as Gueye, Jackson, Ismaila Sarr, as well as stars such as Koulibaly, Edouard Mendy and Mane currently playing in Saudi Arabia. This is a team with solid defense and strong physical confrontation ability, so it will pose a serious challenge to the Brazilian team.

Brazil’s predicted starting lineup: Ederson, Militao, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Sandro, Casemiro, Guimarães, Esteban, Cunha, Vinicius, Rodrigo