Predicted starting XI for Brazil | Copa America 2021 final

Brazil v Peru - Copa America Brazil 2021: Semifinal
Brazil v Peru - Copa America Brazil 2021: Semifinal

Right-wing - Roberto Firmino (Liverpool)

Brazil v Peru: Group B - Copa America Brazil 2021
Brazil v Peru: Group B - Copa America Brazil 2021

Roberto Firmino is not a right-winger, but should be able to play adequately in that position.

The absence of Gabriel Jesus due to suspension saw Tite field Benfica's Everton Cebolinha in the Copa America 2021 semi-final, but the forward had minimal impact. Firmino is an experienced operator who is regarded as a key figure for Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool, and his intelligence and technical ability could see him start in the Copa America 2021 final.

Firmino has not been at his very best in recent seasons for Liverpool, and there have been rumours that the 29-year old could be sold this summer. He was an unused substitute in the semi-final.


Centre-forward - Richarlison (Everton)

Brazil v Peru - Copa America Brazil 2021: Semifinal
Brazil v Peru - Copa America Brazil 2021: Semifinal

Richarlison did not enjoy a good season with Everton last time around, making 33 starts in the league, scoring seven goals and providing three assists.

The 24-year old is capable of much more, and he has been a consistent feature for Brazil at Copa America 2021. Richarlison is capable of operating as a striker or on the wings and the Everton man has been utilised in multiple positions by Tite at the tournament.

Richarlison started the Copa America 2021 semi-final as the No.9, that looks set to continue in the final as well. The forward has been linked with a move to Real Madrid recently.


Left-winger - Neymar (Paris Saint-Germain)

Brazil v Peru - Copa America Brazil 2021: Semifinal
Brazil v Peru - Copa America Brazil 2021: Semifinal

One of the best players in world football, Neymar has been the best player at Copa America 2021 after Lionel Messi.

The forward has two goals and three assists in the tournament so far, and has impressed with his overall performances. Neymar is renowned for his world-class dribbling ability, as well as his creativity, goalscoring prowess and excellent technical skills.

The 29-year old is Brazil's talisman and the main source of inspiration in attack. If Brazil are to win the Copa America 2021, Neymar will have to be at his very best in the final.


Other options: Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid), Everton Cebolinha (Benfica), Gabriel Barbosa (Flamengo)


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