Venezuela defends Group B top position, as well as their ticket to the knockouts on Wednesday early game
Should Mano Menezes swift tactics for this clash? And what about Paraguay? Argentina and Uruguay found themselves on the pitch thanks to Sergio Aguero and Alvaro Pereira respectively, two players that weren't on the original starting eleven.
We've seen Brazil playing beautiful, but harmless football in the Copa so far. I think Elano is the kind of player Menezes needs at this moment, though Scratch coach might opt for a more aggressive attacker. Who could have expected Brazil lacking the finishing?
Do you think Fred earned his place in the starting eleven with his last-minute goal? I believe Brazil has enough presence as it is in the opposing area, but they need to find a driver, a playmaker to organize the attack and make the best out of Canarinh's attackers.
To make things even worse, Tottenham's midfielder Sandro will be sidelined for the rest of the competition due to a left knee injury.
Just as Brazil, Ecuador needs to bag the victory to claim their place in the knockouts. Felipe Caicedo's individual capabilities in the area, paired with a fast attack with a strong presence on the wings are weapons that can deliver a fatal blow to Brazil.
Oswaldo Minda and Michael Arroyos provide Ecuador with a more stable midfield, giving more opportunities for the wingers to join the attack.
Venezuela -the only team already qualified for quarters- faces Paraguay on Wednesday late game. It's an excellent opportunity for Vinotintos' coach to try different alternatives in his starting line-up.
If Venezuela finished in the second position, they'll be facing Chile in the next round. A victory have them take on the second best third, Peru most likely.
Paraguay prepares all his weaponry to obtain qualification in the last game of the group stage. Los Guaranies have a deadly offensive (even more now that Nelson Haedo Valdez made it into the starting eleven) but they need to boost their defense to avoid awkward surprises like last week's (when Fred helped Brazil rescue a vital point on injury time).
The versatility of the Paraguayan squad is a double-edged sword, and I believe Gerardo Martino knows how to wield it. "We've been playing better than we did in South Africa" said Paraguayan coach, but I think he's not being honest with himself.
Argentina and Uruguay redeemed themselves in the last game, celebrating a major victory to reach the quarters. I believe Brazil is ready to follow their example, and you?
We've seen Brazil playing beautiful, but harmless football in the Copa so far. I think Elano is the kind of player Menezes needs at this moment, though Scratch coach might opt for a more aggressive attacker. Who could have expected Brazil lacking the finishing?
Do you think Fred earned his place in the starting eleven with his last-minute goal? I believe Brazil has enough presence as it is in the opposing area, but they need to find a driver, a playmaker to organize the attack and make the best out of Canarinh's attackers.
To make things even worse, Tottenham's midfielder Sandro will be sidelined for the rest of the competition due to a left knee injury.
Just as Brazil, Ecuador needs to bag the victory to claim their place in the knockouts. Felipe Caicedo's individual capabilities in the area, paired with a fast attack with a strong presence on the wings are weapons that can deliver a fatal blow to Brazil.
Oswaldo Minda and Michael Arroyos provide Ecuador with a more stable midfield, giving more opportunities for the wingers to join the attack.
Venezuela -the only team already qualified for quarters- faces Paraguay on Wednesday late game. It's an excellent opportunity for Vinotintos' coach to try different alternatives in his starting line-up.
If Venezuela finished in the second position, they'll be facing Chile in the next round. A victory have them take on the second best third, Peru most likely.
Paraguay prepares all his weaponry to obtain qualification in the last game of the group stage. Los Guaranies have a deadly offensive (even more now that Nelson Haedo Valdez made it into the starting eleven) but they need to boost their defense to avoid awkward surprises like last week's (when Fred helped Brazil rescue a vital point on injury time).
The versatility of the Paraguayan squad is a double-edged sword, and I believe Gerardo Martino knows how to wield it. "We've been playing better than we did in South Africa" said Paraguayan coach, but I think he's not being honest with himself.
Argentina and Uruguay redeemed themselves in the last game, celebrating a major victory to reach the quarters. I believe Brazil is ready to follow their example, and you?
