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Brazil vs Nigeria: Five key battles to watch

He may not have scored, but the Everton man was the star performer against Ukraine in the last international break. He was crucial in helping the Super Eagles transition into the attacking zone, often playing the optimum first pass to defeat the Ukrainian's counter-pressing attempts.
In Casemiro, he will be faced with one of the best exponents of the art of the tactical foul. His task will be to shut down Iwobi quickly, and Brazil's welfare in this game will hinge on his ability to fulfil&nbsp;this role optimally.

Alex Iwobi vs Casemiro

Their respective club sides have yet to meet in Ligue 1 this season, so this should serve as quite the introduction.
The Paris Saint-Germain man looked shakier than usual against Senegal when returned to the centre of defence. At club level, he has been fielded as a defensive midfielder, and has taken to the role admirably. However, faced with the pace and trickery of Sadio Mane, he seemed to wilt.

Osimhen will present a different challenge, with his tenacity and intensity sure to be a test for Marquinhos. If the Brazilian is in a similarly shaky state, it is a duel he could very well lose.

Victor Osimhen vs Marquinhos

The injury to Ola Aina will very likely see Chidozie Awaziem reprise his role at right-back against Brazil. The only other alternative is Abdullahi Shehu, whose last appearance was in the opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations against Burundi.
Neymar looked somewhat subdued against Senegal, and the theory is that his recent spate of injuries have led him to play more cautiously.

However, he remains a real threat, and is genuinely one of the best players in the world. This means Awaziem should have his hands full.

Thankfully, the Leganes man is unfussy and uncompromising, especially when played at full-back, but he will need all of his wits about him to come out of this battle on top.

Neymar vs Chidozie Awaziem

Down the other end, Nigeria have a sprightly wing threat of their own. Chukwueze tormented Ukraine in the last international window, and his prodigious talent is now very well-known all over Europe.
This should add some intrigue when the Super Eagles spring forward, as Juventus left-back Alex Sandro can more than hold his own in terms of outright speed.

He also carries a threat going the other way, and will test Chukwueze’s willingness to track into his own half.

It really will be a battle of wills, and although Alex Sandro has the edge in terms of sheer nous, he struggled to contain Ismaila Sarr on Thursday.

Chukwueze can expect to have some joy.

Samuel Chukwueze vs Alex Sandro

Not using the Liverpool forward enough down the years has been one of Tite’s chief regrets, and he has been keen to make up for lost time.
His chipped goal against Senegal was taken with an effortlessness that suggests he is now very much at home leading the line for Brazil.

Troost-Ekong will have his hands full dealing with the threat of Firmino, whose movement without the ball and ability to link up with the other attackers hold the key to the Selecao attack. The Udinese man is a solid marker, and is enjoying his time in Italy, but has a weakness when tasked with defending space, as well as strikers dropping off the front.

He struggled in this regard against Ukraine, and this will be a particularly stern examination for him if Firmino does get the nod to start on Sunday.

Roberto Firmino vs William Troost-Ekong

Brazil vs Nigeria: Five key battles to watch | Goal.com Nigeria

Goal looks at the pivotal match-ups all over the pitch that could determine the outcome of Sunday&apos;s friendly between Brazil and Nigeria in Singapore.

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