7 Players to look out for in Brazil Vs Croatia

Posing a constant goal threat on the left flank, with his high work-rates he is also crucial at the back. Watch out for him!

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His defensive presence at the back allows the Brazilian attack to move forward. He also poses a threat going ahead.

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The former Balon' Dor winner can change the game in a moment. With the wealth of experience at his feet he can pick out any pass.

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Making the defenders dance with his samba style, he is Brazil's main attacking threat. He has one goal and two assists already in the World Cup.

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A tank of a defender he has been a revelation this tournament. He got Croatia over the line against Japan in a win on penalties.

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As a no.9 his pressing and counter pressing game is phenomenal. Arguably scored the goal of the tournament in the group stage.

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It only took him 13 minutes after returning from injury to score. With his game intelligence, he will be key if Brazil are to progress.

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7 Players to look out for in Brazil Vs Croatia

Posing a constant goal threat on the left flank, with his high work-rates he is also crucial at the back. Watch out for him!

#7 Ivan Perisic

His defensive presence at the back allows the Brazilian attack to move forward. He also poses a threat going ahead.

#6 Casemiro

The former Balon' Dor winner can change the game in a moment. With the wealth of experience at his feet he can pick out any pass.

#5 Luka Modric

Making the defenders dance with his samba style, he is Brazil's main attacking threat. He has one goal and two assists already in the World Cup.

#4 Vinicius Jr.

A tank of a defender he has been a revelation this tournament. He got Croatia over the line against Japan in a win on penalties.

#3 Gvardiol

As a no.9 his pressing and counter pressing game is phenomenal. Arguably scored the goal of the tournament in the group stage.

#2 Richarlison

It only took him 13 minutes after returning from injury to score. With his game intelligence, he will be key if Brazil are to progress.

#1 Neymar Jr.