Former Scotland star Robert Snodgrass has suggested that Casemiro could be Brazil's weak link in tonight's crunch World Cup clash between the two sides in Florida.
Steve Clarke's men enter the showdown having endured a mixed tournament so far, with a 1-0 victory over Haiti followed by a narrow defeat to Morocco.
It means Scotland need a result tonight to make sure of reaching the knockout stages. In their previous eight appearances, they've failed to ever make it out of the group.
Brazil impressed against Haiti on matchday two, with Manchester United's Matheus Cunha scoring twice.
Vinicius Jr, who had netted against Morocco in the opening game, also got in on the act.
Snodgrass admits that while Brazil don't have the same superstars as their last World Cup triumph back in 2002, it'll be a tough evening for Clarke's side.
But he did suggest that Casemiro, at the age of 34, could be an area to target.
"Brazil on their day can beat anyone and beat anyone comfortably, so they have many strengths all over the pitch," he exclusively told GB News, via World Cup 2026 winner odds.
"Yes, they aren’t the Brazil of previous eras but they are still a very good team, a great squad and can bring on top players off the bench who are of top quality.
"For Scotland, they just have to defend well and ensure John McGinn, Scott McTominay and Ben Gannon-Doak are in good positions to cause Brazil problems.
"Casemiro struggled in the first game for Brazil, so this can be an area for sure."
Gannon-Doak is one player Snodgrass thinks should come into the side.
With the Bournemouth winger dropped for the previous clash against Morocco, Clarke could bring him back in if he decides to change things up.
Snodgrass added: "It’s a kind of catch 22 for me as to whether you bring a striker back or keep the same formation as the match against Morocco.
"I would definitely to bring back Ben Gannon-Doak on the right hand side as he made a good impression in the opening game, he brings youth and won’t be feared by playing against Brazil.
"You also need to look at the goal difference as well as we are sitting in a good position right now."
Should Scotland make it through to the round of 32, it'll be the crowning moment of Clarke's reign.
The Tartan Army have improved drastically during his eight years in the dugout, reaching this summer's World Cup after previous appearances at Euro 2024 and Euro 2020.
It is certainly a stark contrast to the days of Alex McLeish, Malkay Mackay and Gordon Strachan.
Snodgrass thinks Clarke has assembled one of the best Scotland squads of all time and insists he deserves credit, no matter what happens tonight.
"Clarke is doing a great job and you can see the players are all playing for him," he said.
"We have leaders who still have time on their side to continue their international journey and now the squad have a taste for qualifying for a major tournament, they will want to continue this for the next Euros and World Cup.
"This is up there with one of the best squads for sure. This is a very good squad, now experienced with plenty of players with many caps and playing at the highest level.
"You look at [John] McGinn, [Scott] McTominay, [Andy] Robertson and [Kieran] Tierney, who have all played Champions League football, played in some of the biggest domestic games and delivered in the group stages against top international sides."
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