Oscar Washington Tabárez confirmed his lineup against Brazil and there are various patches that he had to use order to replace Sebastian Eguren and Diego Lugano. Carlos Valdéz and
Meanwhile Sebastian Viera returns to the starting lineup over Botafogo's Juan Castillo.
The biggest surprise was without a doubt the inclusion of Nacional defender Carlos Valdéz. He alongside Diego Godín will anchor the backline as Diego Lugano will be out of this matchup due to suspension. Porto's newest signing Alvaro Pereira will be part of the midfield as Christian Rodríguez will also be available for the Charrúas in Puerto Ordaz at midweek.
Brazil in the meantime will continue they dastardly deeds on the road, where they have made up for their shortcomings at home. Dani Alves will be in the starting lineup for the injured Maicon. Other than the Barcelona right back, there are no changes for Dunga in his starting XI.
Uruguay: Sebastián Viera, Maximiliano Pereira, Carlos Valdéz, Diego Godín, Martín Cáceres, Jorge Martínez, Diego Pérez, Sebastián Eguren, Alvaro Pereira, Luis Suárez, Diego Forlán.
Brasil: Julio César, Daniel Alves, Juan, Lucio, Kleber, Gilberto Silva, Felipe Melo, Elano, Kaká, Robinho, Luis Fabiano.