Raphinha Leads Brazil's Attack with Seven Changes Against Australia

Carlo Ancelotti faces his second challenge since taking charge of Brazil after the World Cup, as his team prepares to play Australia in Brisbane. The previous match in Townsville ended in a draw and showed a lackluster Brazilian side, putting pressure on Ancelotti to improve the team's performance.

For this match, Ancelotti has made significant changes to the starting eleven, including deploying Raphinha in the striker role. The entire defense has been altered, with the backline now consisting of Otávio, Vanderson, Jair, Gabriel Magalhães, and Mauro Júnior. Other adjustments have been made throughout the squad.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

• Australia: Beach, Italiano, Circati, Souttar, Herrington, Behich, Irvine, Okon, Metcalfe, Irankunda, Yengi
• Brazil: Otávio, Vanderson, Jair, Gabriel Magalhães, Mauro Júnior, Danilo, Bruno Guimarães, Gabriel Bontempo, Rayan, Raphinha, Vini Júnior

Notably, Vini Júnior retains his place in the starting eleven amid these seven changes. Ancelotti's reshuffle aims to reinvigorate the squad and meet the high expectations placed on the post-World Cup team.