In more positive news for the Selecao, veteran defender Marquinhos returned to full training after missing the match against France. He participated in the session without restrictions, providing a much-needed boost to the backline. Ancelotti utilised the session to test various defensive combinations, initially fielding a back four of Danilo, Bremer, Leo Pereira, and Douglas Santos before Marquinhos replaced Bremer.
The midfield setup also saw Casemiro paired with Andrey Santos, hinting at the structure Brazil might employ if they need to be more compact against a technical Croatian side. With 23 players currently in camp, including three goalkeepers, the emphasis has shifted toward finding a balanced lineup that can compensate for the potential lack of Vinicius's explosive pace on the left flank.