Is it a good sign for Cameroon that Brazil are about to field a weakened team in their final group stage match on Friday? And, better yet, is there such a thing as a weakened Brazilian team? We’re about to find out. Veteran defender Dani Alves will captain the Selecao against the Indomitable Lions as the African team searches for a place in the final 16. The seasoned right-back will thus become Brazil’s oldest World Cup captain.##NAJAVA_MECA_6854007##The 39-year-old has been handed the armband for the final group game with Brazil already assured of their place in the round of 16. Alves is yet to feature in Qatar but will make his 126th appearance for the Selecao. But he will don the armband in the next game.Alves was a surprise inclusion in coach Tite’s 26-man squad for the finals but his place in the squad appears to reflect both his playing ability and influence in the dressing room.”If I have to play the drum…I’ll be the best drummer out there!” 😅Dani Alves will become the OLDEST captain at a World Cup for Brazil when they face Cameroon 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/CzkX9hp0kQ— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) December 1, 2022 The national coach had previously confirmed that he would make changes for the final group game, and Alves could find himself amongst a new-look defence. Real Madrid’s Eder Militao could be set for his first start of the World Cup as could Juventus defender Gleison Bremer as 38-year-old captain Thiago Silva and Marquinhos recuperate ahead of the knockout rounds.Brazil won their first two matches and secured qualification, although they are yet to seal the top spot in the group. Cameroon, Switzerland and Serbia all have chances of joining the five-time world champions in the knockout stage.
