- Brazil take on Chile in a South American World Cup 2018 qualifier on Wednesday
- Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson is expected to start in the big clash
- Marquinhos is also thought to be the replacement for Thiago Silva
Brazil appear set on at least two changes for their South American qualifying clash that could keep Chile out of the World Cup in Russia next year.
Coach Tite used goalkeeper Ederson and defender Marquinhos in his main team during Sunday’s practice in Sao Paulo.
The Manchester City goalkeeper will replace Alisson, and Marquinhos comes in for injured Thiago Silva.
Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson is expected to start for Brazil against Chile
Marquinhos (centre) could replace Thiago Silva in central defence for the clash
Tite also hinted he will give another chance to left back Alex Sandro since Marcelo is injured as well.
Leader Brazil qualified for the World Cup as early as March this year. Uruguay, Colombia, Argentina, Paraguay and Chile still depend on results on Tuesday.
The top four teams qualify for Russia with the fifth-place team facing New Zealand in a play-off.
Left back Alex Sandro will start for Brazil against Chile following injury to Marcelo
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Tostao, a World Cup winner with Brazil in 1970, believes Tite’s side will aim to stop Chile qualifying for Russia.
‘The sports programs here in Brazil have talked a lot about that. They ask the question if we have to support Brazil or we must support for Argentina to miss the World Cup,’ he told La Tercera.
Renato Augusto has been in impressive form for Brazil during the qualification campaign
‘The rivalry with Argentina is very big and everyone knows that, but I can say with certainty that Brazil isn’t thinking of helping Chile, or anything.
‘Brazil will play for Brazil. They want to win for them, but I think Tite can make one or two changes to test players.’