Carlo Ancelotti warns Brazil to beware of Scotland’s ‘fighters’
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has warned his players to beware of Scotland’s high-quality team of “fighters” ahead of Wednesday’s crunch World Cup group clash in Miami.
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Brazil’s Raphinha to miss Scotland match; Neymar may go 90
NEW YORK: Brazil will be without a key part of their attack for their Wednesday match against Scotland in Miami Gardens, Florida, as Raphinha will be sidelined due to a hamstring injury. The Selecao could see the return of another star, though, as Neymar has recovered from a calf injury and is available to play the entire game if needed, according to Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti. Raphinha, 29, exited in the 40th minute of Brazil’s most recent match, a 3-0 victory over Haiti on Friday. Asked who might fill in for the Barcelona winger, Ancelotti said Tuesday, “We’re thinking of nothing else but playing a good match with the best possible lineup. The same goes for the forward. We have a clear idea of who will replace Raphinha.
Neymar available for Scotland clash but not certain to play, Brazil coach says
MIAMI, United States: Neymar is available for Brazil's third World Cup group match against Scotland but coach Carlo Ancelotti declined to say if he would play a role in the Miami Stadium clash.
Scotland talisman Russell on the mend before Nations Championship
MADRID, June 23 : Scotland flyhalf Finn Russell is back in training after calf injury concerns and preparing with Scotland at their training camp in Spain ahead of next month’s start of the new Nations Championship.
Argentina leave out French-based cup finalists for opening Nations Championship clash
BUENOS AIRES, June 23 : Argentina have not selected key players set to compete in Saturday’s French Top 14 final for their first outing in the Nations Championship against Scotland next month, coach Felipe Contepomi said on Tuesday.
Haiti manager Migne hopes to visit the crisis-torn country one day
ATLANTA, June 23 : Sebastien Migne has been manager of Haiti for two years, taking them to their first World Cup since 1974, and while the Frenchman has never set foot in the Caribbean country due to the ongoing security crisis, he hopes to rectify that in the near future.
Scotland's Clarke dreams of Azteca return but all focus on Brazil first
MIAMI, June 23 : Scotland head coach Steve Clarke is relishing the prospect of a potential return to Mexico City's iconic Azteca Stadium, where he once scored as a young player, as his team prepares for their crucial World Cup group game against Brazil on Wednesday.
Morocco target top spot in group ahead of Brazil
ATLANTA, June 23 : Morocco have set their sights on topping their group ahead of Brazil but are not too concerned about the possible permutations that would follow for them in the first knockout round, coach Mohamed Ouahbi said ahead of their last group fixture against Haiti.