Barcelona Winger Rafinha, Manchester United Midfielder Pereira May Start On Bench Vs Nigeria

Based on the last two training sessions held by the Brazilian U23s ahead of Thursday night&rsquo;s international friendly against the Dream Team, the South Americans will likely include seven local-based players in their starting XI.<br /><br />Benfica netminder Ederson will be in between the pipes, with Monaco duo Fabinho and Wallace, Rodrigo Caio and Douglas Santos starting in defense, <i>TV Globo</i> is reporting.<br /><br />During training, Rodrigo Dourado, Thiago Maia and Felipe Anderson were preferred in midfield.<br /><br />Alisson, Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel will lead the charge for goals in Vitoria, starting from 1900 hours tonight.<br /><br /><b>Projected Starting XI for Brazil</b>: Ederson (Benfica), Fabinho (Monaco) , Wallace(Monaco) , Rodrigo Caio Santos(Sao Paulo), Douglas(Atl&eacute;tico Mineiro),Rodrigo Dourado(Internacional), Thiago Maia(Santos), Felipe Anderson(Lazio) , Alisson(Cruzeiro) and Gabriel Jesus(Palmeiras),Gabriel(Santos)<br /><br /><b>Ifeanyi Emmanuel<br /><br /></b><br />Photo Credit : fcbarcelona.com<u><b><br /></b></u>
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