Fifa World Cup: Results and reaction from day eigh
Brazil face Switzerland in Group G of the World Cup. The Selecao are without key forward Neymar due to an ankle injury but can book their place in the knockout stages if they beat the Swiss, following Brazil’s 2-0 win over Serbia on Thursday.
Richarlison was the star of Brazil’s opening win after scoring a stunning overhead kick, while Brazil also have an abundance of attacking talent to come in and replace Neymar – who is expected to be out for the remainder of the group stages.
Switzerland defeated Cameroon 1-0 in their opening match thanks to Breel Embolo’s winner and would also qualify for the last 16 if they managed to shock the five-time winners Brazil.
Earlier, Serbia and Cameroon played out a thrilling 3-3 earlier in the other match of Group G, a result that was a boost to Switzerland’s chances of making it through to the knockout stages. Brazil, meanwhile, are looking to join defending champions France as the only teams to win both of their matches so far. Follow all the action with our live blog below
Brazil vs Switzerland: Team news!
Switzerland make one change from their opening win over Cameroon and it’s a surprise one as Xherdan Shaqiri drops to the bench. He is replaced by the midfielder Fabian Rieder, so Switzerland may be switching to a more defensive formation.
Switzerland: Sommer; Widmer; Akanji, Elvedi, Rodriguez; Freuler, Xhaka, Sow; Rieder, Embolo, Vargas
Jamie Braidwood28 November 2022 14:57
Brazil vs Switzerland: Team news!
Brazil make two changes from their opening win over Serbia. Both are enforced, with Fred replacing Neymar in midfield and Eder Militao coming in for Danilo at right back. That means Dani Alves does not come into the side, as many may have hoped. It’s the same elsewhere, although Lucas Paqueta should push further forward following the absence of Neymar, with Fred sitting alongside Casemiro.
Brazil: Alisson; Eder Militao, Thiago Silva, Marquinhos, Alex Sandro; Casemiro, Fred, Paqueta; Raphinha, Richarlison, Vinicius Junior
Jamie Braidwood28 November 2022 14:53
Brazil vs Switzerland
Swizerland boss Murat Yakin says the absence of Neymar does not make the challenge of facing Brazil any easier.
“It doesn’t change anything for us,” he said. “We analyse the team and the role of each player. If a player can’t play, we talk about it.
“But I think they will manage to replace Neymar well and we need to be prepared. Neymar will not play, but we have to focus on our own work.”
Jamie Braidwood28 November 2022 14:45
Brazil vs Switzerland
How Brazil cope with the absence of Neymar is the big question ahead of this one. Even without Neymar, Brazil should have too much quality if they are able to stick to their gameplan. Brazil 2-0 Switzerland
Jamie Braidwood28 November 2022 14:38
Brazil vs Switzerland
Neymar has been ruled out of the group stages because of an ankle injury. The forward started in midfield against Serbia, so could be replaced by Fred here with Lucas Pacqueta pushing further forward. Gabriel Jesus and Rodrygo may also hope to start.
Brazil right back Danilo has also been ruled out, which means 39-year-old Dani Alves should come in.
Switzerland have no fresh injury concerns and could be unchanged.
Brazil: Alisson; Dani Alves, Thiago Silva, Marquinhos, Alex Sandro; Casemiro, Fred, Paqueta; Raphinha, Richarlison, Vinicius Junior
Switzerland: Sommer; Widmer; Akanji, Elvedi, Rodriguez; Freuler, Xhaka, Sow; Shaqiri, Embolo, Vargas
Jamie Braidwood28 November 2022 14:34
Brazil vs Switzerland
When is Brazil vs Switzerland?
The match will kick off at 4pm GMT on Monday 28 November. It will be played at Stadium 974.
What TV channel is it on and how can I watch it online?
It will be shown live on ITV 1 and will be available to stream for free online on ITV X.
Jamie Braidwood28 November 2022 14:32
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