The Brazil and Croatia national teams reached an agreement and decided to INCREASE the number of substitutions for this Tuesday’s friendly (31).
As a result, EIGHT substitutions will be allowed — the usual number in friendlies is six.
"In today’s match, by mutual agreement between the parties, EIGHT substitutions will be allowed, while keeping three stoppages for the changes," said the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) in a message sent to the press.
This new rule could benefit some players.
Kaiki Bruno, Douglas Luiz, Fabinho, Endrick, and Rayan were the only outfield players not used in the friendly against France.
Goalkeepers Bento and Hugo Souza also did not play.
This new rule — approved by FIFA — will allow coach Carlo Ancelotti to carry out more tests with an eye on the final squad selection for the World Cup.
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