July 6, 2014 -
Today we play Brazil which has world class talent at just about every position. They will be a very difficult team to beat.
Brazil is playing a 3-5-2:
GK:Bruno - 27 year old keeper with superb reflexes. His aerial ability isn't great and he can be beat.
DC: Adriano - This 32 year old centreback has played well for Lazio. He is all around great player.
DC: Andre Bahia - This 30 year old centreback plays for Betis. He is simply one of the best backs. His only weakness is a slight lack of speed.
DC: Naldo - This 31 year old centreback plays for Chelsea. He is a dominant centreback with no real weaknesses.
ML: Maxwell - This 32 year old left winger has excellent physical skills and is very good at everything.
MC: Daniel Carvalho - This 31 year old attacking midfielder is a superb passer, with great vision.
MC: Fabricio - This 32 year old defensive midfielder is a dominant defender and a good offensive option as well.
MC: Diego - This 29 year old midfielder plays for Chelsea. He is a great midfielder, but passing is his relative weakness.
MR: Nelio - This 32 year old right winger has great speed, great crossing ability and has played well for Valencia this past year. He is an excellent right winger.
Robinho - This 30 yar old striker is a legend in Brazil. He has 86 caps/42 goals and he is a great assist man as well. He does everything well.
Adriano - My 22 year old striker has already amassed 8 goals and 16 caps at the age of 22. He is a fast, physical striker who is a superb finisher. His value is also skyrocketing which I like
I don't like that I need to try to stop him.
Brazil are even odd favorites.
It's sunny with temperatures in the 90's!
GK: Robinson
DL: Ashley Cole
DC: Bennett
DC: Dunn
DR: Hargreaves
ML: Downing
MC: Barry
MC: Jenas
MR: Eagles (he is no longer unfit)
SC: Rooney
SC: Moore
All of my subs are available except for King. I'll put Terry on for Bennett quickly if he doesn't perform, but Terry is older and is tired. That is the reason I'm not starting him.