(Football news) After an emphatic group stage, the World Cup Round of 16 is under way. Brazil, who are favorites to win the whole tournament, will take on South Korea. Brazil finished top of their group with 2 wins and a loss while Korea finished 2nd after beating Portugal to secure qualification in dramatic fashion. Brazil are heavy favorites to win the match but this World Cup has already provided so many upsets including the one from South Korea.
Brazil manager Tite has some selection decisions to make. There are questions marks over the fitness of full backs Danilo and Alex Sandro while Gabriel Jesus and Alex Telles have been ruled out of the tournament. Neymar Jr missed the matches against Switzerland and Cameroon due to injury but he is expected to be back for this clash.
“Yes, he will be available, he will train with us this afternoon, if everything goes well, he will play”
Tite on Neymar’s injury progress
Tite’s will look to dominate straight from the kick off and South Korea will have no choice but to defend deep. They will have to work very hard to contain Brazil. The underdogs may get a chance on the counter attack but not too many. Heung-Min Son will have to play the best match of his life if South Korea are to qualify for the quarter finals. As for Brazil, Vinicius Jr on the left wing will be the key man to try and make things happen. Tite rested almost all his starting players in the match against Cameroon so they will come into the game after ample rest.
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