Tite will look to pave the next era of the Brazil side when they face Saudi Arabia in an international friendly ahead of a meeting with Argentina Brazil will get the first stage of their rebuilding process following a disappointing World Cup underway when they face Saudi Arabia in a friendly fixture taking place in Riyadh. Tite has brought stars such as Neymar, Gabriel Jesus and Philippe Coutinho to Saudi Arabia but, with one eye looking ahead to another friendly match against Argentina, he will be likely to assess his squad and probe with different formations. Saudi Arabia will have the chance to prepare for the upcoming Asian Cup in January with the game against Brazil, and also a friendly against Iraq next week. Game Saudi Arabia vs Brazil Date Friday, October 12 Time 7pm BST / 2pm EST TV Channel, Live Stream & How To Watch In the United States (US), the game can be watched live and on-demand with fuboTV (7-day free trial). New users can sign up for a free seven-day trial of the live sports streaming service, which can be accessed via iOS, Android, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Roku and Apple TV as well as on a web browser. US TV channel Online stream beIN Sports fubo TV (7-day free trial) In the United Kingdom (UK), the game will not be broadcasted or livestreamed. UK TV channel Online stream N/A N/A Squads & Team News Position Saudi Arabia players Goalkeepers Al-Owais, Al-Bukhari, Al-Rubeai, Malakeyah Defenders Abdulghani, Hawsawi, Al-Shahrani, Al-Breik, Al Mowalad, Al-Fatil, Al-Bulaihi, Al-Khabrani Midfielders Al-Shehri, Al-Faraj, Al-Dawsari, Al-Mogahwi, Otayf, Bahebri, Kanno, Al-Khaibari, Al-Jebreen, Al-Bishi, Al-Habib, Al-Khulaif, Gharib Forwards Assiri, Camara, Adam The biggest surprise within the Saudi camp is the recall of 41-year-old left-back Hussein Abdul Ghani into the team. Ghani will return to the side after a four-year absence, and previously faced the Seleccao twice – in 1997 and 1999. Potential Saudi Arabia XI: Al-Owais; Abdulghani, Hawsawi, Al-Shahrani, Al-Breik; Al-Shehri, Al-Faraj, Al-Dawsari, Al-Mogahwi, Otayf; Assiri, Camara. Position Brazil players Goalkeepers Alisson, Ederson, Phelipe Defenders Miranda, Luis, Marquinhos, Danilo, Sandro, Fabinho, Militao, Pablo Midfielders Coutinho, Augusto, Casemiro, Fred, Arthur, Wallace Forwards Neymar, Moura, Firmino, Jesus, Richarlison, Malcom Tite is predicted to experiment with his side ahead of a massive friendly fixture against Argentina, but will be expected to slot Jesus straight into attack – while the likes of Ederson, Neymar and Coutinho are expected to be handed starts. Real Madrid defender Marcelo has been ruled out of the meetings due to injury. Potential Brazil XI: Ederson; Sandro, Pablo, Marquinhos, Fabinho; Augusto, Casemiro, Fred; Coutinho, Neymar, Jesus. Betting & Match Odds Brazil are priced at 1/10 to win according to bet 365, while a draw is available at 9/1. A win for Saudi Arabia is priced at 18/1. Click here to see all of bet 365's offers for the game, including goalscoring markets, correct score predictions and more. Match Preview Tottenham forward Lucas Moura has earned a recall to the national side after being away for two years, and the likes of Richarlison are also expected to be called upon at some stage in the game – after the young Everton starlet was handed his first call-up during the last international break, scoring against El Salvador on his first start. Brazil won both of their friendly matches against the US national team and El Salvador last month but will still be nursing the pain of being eliminated at the quarter-final stage in the World Cup at the hands of Belgium. Article continues below Saudi Arabia will be busy preparing for their participation in the upcoming Asian Cup, hosted by neighbours United Arab Emirates, after crashing out of the World Cup in the group stage. They opened their Russia campaign with a 5-0 hammering by the hosts in the opening fixture, but managed to beat Egypt 2-1 to finish third in the group. Manager Juan Antonio Pizzi will be eager to improve the form of his team following their showing in Russia and a recent 2-2 friendly draw against Moldova. A Saudi Arabia coach has never, historically, continued with the national team past a World Cup campaign held earlier in the year, but Pizzi has the backing of the Saudi Arabian FF to earn the side their fourth Asian Cup title in January.<doc-sep>Who and where are Brazil playing this month and who is in the squad? The Selecao return to action this month with a Brasil Global Tour double-header against Saudi Arabia and old rivals Argentina This month Brazil return to action as the Brasil Global Tour heads to the Middle East. The Selecao meet Saudi Arabia and old rivals Argentina. in their second post-World Cup international week, coach Tite and his staff have once again handed call-ups to a number of fresh faces as the Selecao look to rebuild ahead of next year's Copa America. WHO ARE BRAZIL PLAYING THIS MONTH? The Chevrolet Brasil Global Tour returns with a double-header in Saudi Arabia. Brazil will meet Saudi Arabia at King Saud University in Riyadh on October 12 before meeting Argentina at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah on October 16 Brazil have faced Saudi Arabia on four occasions - winning each time. The two sides last came together in 2002 when a lone goal from Djalminha earned victory in Riyadh. The five-time world champions’ previous meeting with Argentina arrived on the Brasil Global Tour of Melbourne in 2017, when an experimental side went down 1-0 to their old rivals. WHAT NEXT FOR BRAZIL COACH TITE? That the Brazilian football confederation (CBF) reacted to their World Cup quarter-final exit to Belgium by immediately offering Tite a new contract speaks volumes of the excellent work he has done since his June 2016 appointment. The Selecao was at a particularly low ebb upon his arrival following the infamous 7-1 defeat to Germany at World Cup 2014 and two disappointing Copas America. The former Corinthians man completely transformed the team almost overnight, ensuring the five-time world champions returned to international football’s top table. Tite and his staff have split the next four years into three phases and this month’s Brasil Global Tour is part of the first as the staff evaluate a number of new players ahead of next year’s Copa America in Brazil. Under his command, Brazil have won 22, drawn 4 and lost only twice, with their only defeats being the forementioned loss to Belgium and Argentina. WHO ARE BRAZIL'S NEW PLAYERS? This month’s squad includes three players earning their first ever international call-up in Barcelona’s Malcom, Bordeaux defender Pablo and young Gremio goalkeeper Phelipe. There were no less than eight debuts handed out in September as Neto, Felipe, Eder Militao, Andreas Pereira, Arthur, Lucas Paqueta, Richarlison and Everton all represented their country for the first time at senior level. Only three of those have retained their place in this month’s group – though Everton withdrew through injury and Lucas Paqueta was ineligible due to his club commitments. Wide forward Malcom faces stiff competition to earn a regular place right now in a position in which Brazil are strongest, but the Barcelona man is highly thought of by Tite and is tipped to have a long-term future with the Selecao. Pablo was a surprise inclusion and has a chance to stake his claim for a regular place as Brazil’s two World Cup centre-backs, Miranda and Thiago Silva, are now both 34-years-old. 19-yeaer-old goalkeeper Phelipe, meanwhile, has arrived to replace Flamengo’s Hugo in what is set to be trend of the next few months as Tite gives young custodians some first-hand experience of the senior squad. Lucas Moura and Hannover defensive midfielder Walace have also earned their first call-ups under Tite. WHO DROPPED OUT AND WHO REPLACED THEM? Coach Tite has become well-accustomed to late withdrawals from his Brazil squads. And this month has been no different. Real Madrid left-back Marcelo was a high-profile omission from September’s Brasil Global Tour, during which Alex Sandro made a strong claim to make the spot his own. Marcelo was recalled for this month’s games but was forced to withdraw through injury and was replaced by Filipe Luis. Gremio forward Everton was delighted to be recalled following his first call-up last month but he too fell victim to injury, which handed Tottenham’s Lucas Moura a long-awaited recall. Brazil squad in full: Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Man City), Phelipe (Gremio). Centre-backs: Marquinhos (PSG), Miranda (Inter), Pablo (Bordeaux), Eder Militao (Porto). Full-backs: Alex Sandro (Juventus), Danilo (Man City), Fabinho (Liverpool), Filipe Luis (Atletico Madrid). Midfielders: Arthur (Barcelona), Casermiro (Real Madrid), Fred (Manchester United), Philippe Coutinho (Barcelona), Renato Augusto (Beijing Guoan), Wallace (Hannover). Forwards: Roberto Firmino (Liverpool), Gabriel Jesus (Man City), Malcom (Barcelona), Neymar (PSG), Richarlison (Everton), Lucas Moura (Tottenham). WHAT IS BRAZIL'S FIRST TEAM? Ahead of this month’s matches there were as few five players who appeared absolute starters as Tite looks to evolve his side ahead of the Copa America. Dani Alves appears to have played his final game for this country, as have a a number of aging members of the World Cup squad including Fernandinho, Fagner, Pedro Geromel and Paulinho. On Tuesday Tite presented his XI to face Saudi Arabia (below) but there are likely to be some changes for the test with Argentina a few days later. After having spent much of his first two years in charge making very few changes to both the starting XI and the squad overall, the coaching staff have made good on their promise that the September, October and November friendlies would be used to trial new players as they begin to build towards Qatar 2022. Follow a new era for Brazilian football by joining us on Twitter , Facebook and Instagram .<doc-sep>The camera panned to the Brazilian huddle just before kick-off and two men could be seen rallying their teammates: Neymar and Casemiro. In Brazil coach Tite’s latest generation of the Brazil squad, Neymar and Madrid’s own Casemiro stand out as the clear leaders and veteran heads. On paper, this match looked like a walk in the park for Brazil, but the Saudi’s put up a good fight. Brazil only led narrowly throughout the match, in fact, they were 1-0 up until the 93rd minute. It was a late headed goal from Alex Sandro that helped create a bit more distance between the two teams. Saudi Arabia showed a decent technical level and looked to play once they had the ball in their possession. From a Madrid perspective, Casemiro was solid and fortunately was substituted in the 65th minute—likely to get some rest ahead of Brazil’s match agaisnt eternal rivals, Argentina. Casemiro played as single pivot in Tite’s traditional 4-3-3 formation. Manchester United’s Fred and Renato Augusto of Beijing Guoan both played centrally, either side of Casemiro. Interestingly, Casemiro is given more responsibility to build play with Brazil and can often been seen splitting the two center backs and picking up the ball to start Brazil’s next possesion. The Saudi’s failed to produce any cohesive press and preferred to sit back as the match wore on, so Casemiro’s comfort on the ball was evident. Overall, it was a good game for Case who will gave all eyes focused on the Argentina game.<doc-sep>Gabriel Jesus put a stuttering start to his Premier League season behind him to setup a simple Brazil victory over 10-man Saudi Arabia. Manchester City hotshot Jesus managed just his second goal of the season, with his previous strike coming against Oxford in the Carabao Cup. The striker broke the deadlock, having previously had a strike ruled out for offside, with a perfect clip finish after he was assisted by Neymar. Philippe Coutinho also had the ball in the net before half time but also saw the flag raised by the linesman. The Green Falcons didn't embarrass themselves at the King Abdullah Sports City Reserve Stadium and bossed the second half in 90 degree heat. But their threat was killed off when Al Owais was sent off, after a VAR decision, for handling a Richarlison shot outside the area. Alex Sandro added a second for the World Cup quarter-finalists in stoppage time when he nodded in Neymar's pin-point corner.<doc-sep>
Brazil have added the final touches to their preparations for Friday's clash against Saudi Arabia. Tite put his men through their paces on Thursday in Riyadh before confirming Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has been given the nod over Liverpool rival Alisson to start in goal for the friendly. Ederson, 25, admitted in a press conference earlier this week that Brazil team-mate Alisson was ahead of him in the national team pecking order. Brazil boss Tite has confirmed Ederson will start in goal ahead of Alisson against Saudi Arabia Neymar and co were put through their paces on Thursday for the last time before the match The Brazilian players worked on all aspects of the game, including several fitness exercises But the City No 1, who has made just one senior international appearance, has been told by Brazil boss Tite that he will start in Riyadh. '(On Monday), just after training, he (Tite) talked to me and Alisson,' Ederson told a press conference during their training camp at Tottenham's Enfield base. 'He said I'm going to play the first game and Alisson the second. I was very happy and I feel prepared.' Ederson, who joined City from Benfica for £35million in July 2017, played second fiddle at Russia 2018 to Alisson, who started every match. Ederson had previously said this week that Alisson (back right) was one step ahead of him However, after impressing his boss in training this week, Tite has decided to start him on Friday Alisson is in his first season at Liverpool after his £67m summer move from Roma and the two goalkeepers went head-to-head for their respective clubs in last Sunday's goalless Premier League draw at Anfield. Brazil have beaten the USA 2-0 and El Salvador 5-0 since losing to Belgium in the last eight of the World Cup in Kazan. Despite their quarter-final exit, Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho said Tite's squad had learned a lot from Russia 2018 and are looking to regain momentum before hosting next summer's 2019 Copa America. '(The World Cup) is a tournament that demands a lot,' Coutinho said. 'All the pressure it puts on you requires a lot psychologically. Roberto Firmino (centre) dribbles the ball during Thursday's training session in Riyadh Brazil stars get drenched in water as the sprinklers go off during their final training session 'But sure enough, the players leave more experienced. I feel a bit more experienced after having participated in a World Cup and now we have started a new cycle. 'I'm very happy to be here one more time. Thinking ahead, we have important competitions. The Copa America is next and until then we have to form a strong base.' Hannover midfielder Walace has been recalled to the squad for Friday's game and next Tuesday's friendly against Argentina in Jeddah, while Barcelona forward Malcom, Bordeaux defender Pablo and Gremio goalkeeper Phelipe have all received their first senior call-ups.