Brazil HubThe Brazilian national team may lose Casemiro, Douglas Santos, and Ibañez for the first knockout stage game. The three players received a yellow card each in the first two World Cup matches.
Who is at risk?
Casemiro, Douglas Santos, and Ibañez are at risk of missing the first knockout stage game if they receive another yellow card against Scotland.
What happened?
Casemiro was cautioned in the 1-1 draw with Morocco, in the team's debut. Ibañez was also cautioned in the same match. Douglas Santos received a yellow card during the 3-0 win over Haiti.
Why is this important for Brazil?
Losing any of these players could be a blow to the Brazilian national team, which depends only on its own result to guarantee qualification for the next phase.
| Player | Yellow Cards |
|---|---|
| Casemiro | 1 |
| Douglas Santos | 1 |
| Ibañez | 1 |
Carlo Ancelotti's decision to keep Casemiro and Douglas Santos among the starting 11 was made to avoid any risk of surprise against Scotland.
What comes next?
The Brazil vs Scotland match is scheduled for 19h and will be broadcast by TV Globo, getv, SBT, CazéTV, and Sportv. The Brazilian national team needs a win to guarantee qualification for the next phase.
