FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil Vs Serbia, Score, Challenges

FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil named an unchanged line-up for their World Cup Group E match against Serbia while their opponents made three changes to the side who lost 1–2 to Switzerland.

Gabriel Jesus was again preferred in Brazil’s attack to Roberto Firmino while Willian kept his place on the right of midfield. Brazil coach Tite rotates the captaincy and this time the armband was given to central defender Miranda. Serbia brought in 34-year-old right back Antonio Rukavina, defender Milos Veljkovic and forward Adem Ljajic in their bid to upset the South Americans.

Serbia, on three points, faces the huge task of needing to beat five-times champions Brazil to qualify for the last 16, as a draw would leave them relying on Costa Rica to comfortably beat Switzerland. Brazil, with four points, will be certain to progress with a draw.

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Tite’s side was heavily criticised after their labored display against Switzerland and their unconvincing performance against Costa Rica, which required two injury-time goals to claim a much-needed win for the five-times champions.

On Wednesday they were sluggish in parts and had lost control of midfield after the restart to such an extent that Tite brought on Manchester City’s Fernandinho for goalscorer Paulinho.

But Brazil has been solid defensively under Tite, conceding just five goals in 21 games going into the tournament, and despite riding their luck a little at 1–0 they undoubtedly deserved their three points.

Neymar and Coutinho both sent team-mates clean through with sumptuous through balls and the Brazilians created numerous good chances.

Gabriel Jesus and Neymar were both denied by Stojkovic after being played clean through — the Serb keeper making a series of fine saves against the Paris St-Germain forward, with a one-handed stop late on the pick of the bunch.

Jesus, Neymar, and Coutinho were a constant menace as Brazil broke with dizzying speed and there were undoubted signs Brazil are starting to move through the gears as the tournament now moves into the knockout phase.

It was a far from a perfect evening for one of the pre-tournament favorites as influential left-back Marcelo limped off early in the opening half.

But Neymar’s demeanor after the final whistle — smiling happily and waving to all sections of the crowd — reflected the change of mood within the Brazil camp.

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