Brazil's defence remains anyone's guess after Wesley withdrawal

BASKING RIDGE:  Five-times champions Brazil play their opening World ​Cup game against Morocco ​on Saturday but there are few clues as to how Carlo Ancelotti will solve the defensive problems they face.
Ironically for a team historically renowned for their attacking flair, Brazil’s defence was the main talking point ⁠during Tuesday’s press conference.
Brazil have lost first-choice right back ⁠Wesley, who was ruled out after suffering a thigh muscle injury during last Saturday’s friendly against Egypt.
The possible replacements - Roger Ibanez or Danilo - ‌have not been playing regularly ​in that position ⁠recently, with both currently operating more as central ​defenders or full backs.
'We ‌are working hard to get to the game in the strongest shape possible. That ​is all I can tell you,” Ibanez told reporters at Brazil’s hotel in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
'If I tell you anything else, I would be in trouble,” he added when asked whether ‌he expected to start and, if so, whether it would ​be at right back or in a more central role.
Ancelotti ​opted ‌not ⁠to call up a specialist right back to replace Wesley, instead bringing in Atalanta midfielder Ederson.
Ibanez, who plays for ​Saudi side Al-Ahli, said Ancelotti had not ⁠yet held specific ​conversations with him or Danilo regarding the situation, suggesting a final decision has still to be made.
He added, however, that his own style is more defensive than Wesley’s, ​with the injured defender offering a greater attacking threat ​down the flank.
Ancelotti could also opt to use a midfielder at right back.