Dorival Junior’s squad will be without some of their best players when Brazil face Chile in what is a must-win for the Selecao.

Brazil’s place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is anything but certain. The five-time world champions are currently in fifth place after eight CONMEBOL 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. So far, Brazil has only scored 10 points out of a possible 24 and suffered defeats against Uruguay, Colombia, Argentina and Paraguay.

The Selecao has to take home three points against Chile, but the team will have to do without Vinícius Júnior, Éder Militão, Alisson, Bremer and Guilherme Arana. All five players have injuries and will not be able to play during the October international break. Dorival Junior now faces the difficult task of replacing its superstars.

This is what Brazil’s team could look like against Chile on October 10th.

GK: Ederson—The goalkeeper will play for Brazil for the first time since October 2023 as Alisson recovers from a hamstring injury.

RB: Danilo—Brazil’s captain has played every minute of the Selecao’s last six competitive games and has become one of Dorival Junior’s most trusted players.

CB: Marquinhos—The Paris Saint-Germain player will make his 92nd cap for Brazil in Thursday’s game.

CB: Gabriel—After just one appearance for Brazil At the 2024 Copa América, Gabriel will have the opportunity to play alongside Marquinhos after Militão’s thigh injury. The centre-back will be Brazil’s main target from set pieces.

LB: Abner—Without Arana’s availability, Abner could play his first international match for Brazil’s senior national team.

CM: Andre—The Wolves midfielder would have missed the 2024 Copa América, but he started Brazil’s final two qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Ecuador and Paraguay.

CM: Bruno Guimaraes—The precise passing and accuracy of the midfielder Defensive efforts give his team an advantage over Chile. However, he could be on the bench should Dorival Junior attempt to field a more offensive lineup.

CM: Lucas Paqueta—Paquetá will need to use his creativity to get Brazil on the scoresheet, something the Selecao failed to do against Paraguay in September.

RW: Raphinha—Raphinha is currently probably the strongest Brazilian player in the world. The 27-year-old comes into the game with six goals in eleven games for Barcelona. Although Raphinha is likely to start on the wing, Dorival Junior could also move him to midfield to give him more freedom, especially if the coach wants to use Savinho.

ST: Igor Jesus –The striker job is up for debate and Igor Jesus appears ready to take on the role of Real Madrid’s Endrick.

LW: Rodrygo—Without Vinícius Júnior in the squad, Rodrygo can start in his preferred position. The Brazilian previously played on the right wing and as a number 9 during the international break in September.

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