Brazil's journey to the Round of 16 has been anything but smooth.
Brazil
Vs Mexico : Fifa
World Cup 2018 favourites Brazil continue their campaign for the
2018 World Cup in Russiaon Monday against a Mexican side, which
stated their campaign brilliantly before coming dangerously close to
elimination.
Brazil
produced their best display of the tournament in beating Serbia 2-0
to secure their place in the last 16, finding more connection between
midfield and attack than in previous games, reports Xinhua news
agency.
Brazil
struggled for fluidity in their opening two matches in Russia and
will look to the win over Serbia as a turning point to their campaign
and a confidence boost.
However,
they will have to be wary of their disciplinary record with key trio
Neymar, Coutinho and Casemiro a booking away from suspension.
Brazil's
journey to the Round of 16 has been anything but smooth: After
drawing 1-1 with Switzerland in their opener and leaving it late to
claim a 2-0 win over Costa Rica, they beat Serbia 2-0 to ultimately
move on as expected group winners.
Training
session:
The
Brazilian national football team held a training session on Sunday
for their last-16 knockout clash against Mexico in the 2018 FIFA
World Cup.
Real Madrid defender
Marcelo, whose appearance against Mexico has been in doubt,
participated without visible problems in the first 15 minutes of the
training that was open to the media, during which the Canarinha squad
did stretches and running, reports Efe.
The squad -- including
Neymar Jr, Philippe Coutinho, Casemiro, Miranda and Thiago Silva --
completed a light training led by coach Tite at the Samara Arena,
which is slated to host the Monday's match.
