What to expect from Neymar and Rodrygo against Peru?

If there’s one thing that no one doubts, it’s the potential of Santos in revealing great stars, sold earlier and earlier to Europe. Rodrygo It is Neymar are two examples of this. The players are serving the Brazilian team and are proof of the quality of the athletes coming from CT Rei Pelé. Both stood out against Bolivia, on Friday (8). Neymar resumed his role in the team and the Real Madrid striker replaced Vinicius Júnior on the left.

Neymar and Rodrygo scored two goals each in the opening of the South American Qualifiers. Neymar could have had one more goal if he hadn’t missed a penalty in the game in Belém. He hit the side where the Bolivian goalkeeper jumped and shot weakly. But what to expect from the duo this Tuesday (12), against Peru, in Lima?

Coach Fernando Diniz has already indicated that he will not keep changing his lineup to “reward” selected players. This way, both players, if they are clinically fit, will be on the field and could even increase their goal count at the start of the match.

For Neymar, Friday’s numbers were special. The star reached 79 goals in official FIFA games wearing the Brazilian team’s shirt, surpassing the 77 of the eternal King Pelé. He won a CBF plaque for that. The number 10 showed more solidarity on the field, with good passes and not holding the ball for unnecessary and aimless dribbling. Neymar didn’t play in a game that proved to be easy for Brazil given Bolivia’s fragility.

Regarding the goals and the record over Pelé, Neymar was visibly moved when he reached the historic top scorer. Upon scoring goal 78, he celebrated by punching the air, in the style of Pelé, whom he met as a boy in Vila Belmiro. He later thanked Diniz for his guidance. Neymar started more tucked between the markers in the area, but later discovered that his space was further back, where there was space for plays. Diniz has the ability to see the game and change his players’ positions.

Rodrygo also has everything to go far in these qualifiers. He has good morale in the team and with the coach. He gained ground with the departure of Antony, who is being investigated for attacking his ex-girlfriend, and Vini Jr., who was injured while playing for Real Madrid.

The number 11 was very comfortable, wanting to show service to Diniz, who should remain in charge until the arrival of Carlo Ancelotti, according to the CBF. Rodrygo has ease in one-on-one and good penetrations. He learned that at Real Madrid. The 22-year-old player also moves diagonally, giving his teammates the option of passing through the middle. But it’s the speed that he delights in. Diniz will not take this away from the player or the team.

Brazil will return to the field at 11pm (Brasília time) this Tuesday, against the Peruvian team, captained by the experienced Paolo Guerrero, at the Nacional stadium in Lima. The entire round of the South American Qualifiers takes place on the same day. Brazil leads the competition by goal difference.

Check out this Tuesday’s game schedule in the Qualifiers:

6pm – Ecuador x Uruguay

7pm – Venezuela x Paraguay

10:30 pm – Chile x Colombia

11pm – Peru x Brazil