The ‘Canarinha’ have almost guaranteed first place in their group, while Cameroon needs to win against the five-time champions and even then they have secured the standings for eighth.
There shouldn’t be anyone on the planet who doesn’t see Brazil as a favorite in this World Cup. Competing with Neymar, who will not be among the eleven chosen today, is a drama. Cameroon had to answer in a last day and a last match without much history, although football is full of surprises.
Brazil is not playing, nothing really. At least guarantee a first place with one point that even losing is almost guaranteed. In order not to become champions – they have been ranked since day two – they would have to lose and Switzerland have to win against Serbia, and in neither case by the minimum. The great unknown of the ‘Canarihna’ is therefore whether it will go on the road with its eleven gala or reserve football players.
Cameroon’s story is the opposite. The Africans, remembering better times, have to beat the five-time champion and even then they are not guaranteed qualification. In fact, even winning is difficult for them. Not only do they have to beat the Brazilians, but if they break the bank they will have to keep their fingers crossed that Serbia beats Switzerland.
The ‘Canarinha’ knows the victims of Neymar, Sandro and Danilo, who must be reserved for the eighth finals. In addition, the Casemiro, Vinicius and Raphinha may rest, but when there are guys like Gabriel Jesus to replace them, there is no consolation. At eight o’clock in the evening Cameroon tries to navigate through the storm.
Source: La Verdad
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