Abner Vinicius, OL defender (credit: David Hernandez)
Two days before the opposition between Brazil and Chile in Santiago, the Brazilian coach has already announced that Abner will start.
In current football, coaches tend to confuse the issue to give as little information as possible to the opponent. And then there are technicians like Thiago Motta who had clearly given his starting lineup with the Juventus Turin a few days ago and Dorival Junior since this Wednesday. The coach of Brazil made no secret before facing the Chili in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Asked about his team composition, he indicated that Aright et Igor Jesus would both start on the night of Thursday to Friday.
“Don’t take this match as a burden”
Called up for the first time with the Seleçao, the left side of OL will therefore win his first cap upon his arrival in the selection. “Abner and Igor will start the match. I don’t think they should take this as a burden, as an obstacle beyond the natural responsibility of wearing a heavy jersey like that of the national team.” Already with his back against the wall in these qualifications, Dorival Junior therefore wishes to bring new and fresh blood to face the Chileans.
Pour Abnerthis start of the season is a real enchanted dream. Between his arrival at l’OLhis first convincing steps, his first call-up and therefore soon his first selection, the left-hander must not regret having chosen to leave the Real Betis. It’s up to him to live up to the challenge in the Auriverde jersey.
