Carlo Ancelotti, coach of Brazilhe summoned the attackers on Wednesday Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo, to those who had their orders in the real Madridfor this month’s friendly matches against Japan and South Koreapreparatories for the 2026 World Cup.
Vinicius was not summoned for the last two games of Brazil In the World Cup qualifiers, against Chile and Boliviabecause I had to meet a suspension date, and Rodrygo until now it had not been taken into account by Ancelotti for its different physical problems.
Ancelotti He explained that his list of 26 summoned for friendlies is not definitive because he had many limitations by players who were injured. He also said that he gave priority to players who act for European clubs, because they will have less travel and time -difference to move to Asia. Brazilian clubs only summoned the goalkeeper Hugo Souza, from Corinthians, and the Bruno Fabricio Defense of Cruzeiro.
Vinicius and Richarlison
Ancelotti He clarified, however, that his intention is not to test in the friendlies because “there is nothing to invent in football” since he has to think about the team that will play the World Cup.
In the list of summoned, those excluded by injuries stood out. In addition to Raphinha, Alexsandro Ribeiro and Marquinhoswhose clubs had already communicated to the Brazilian soccer confederation that their injuries would prevent them from being in conditions, the casual list joined this week Andrey Santos and goalkeeper Alissonthat went to the care of doctors after this week’s parties Chelsea and the Liverpool.
Éder Militaowhich was replaced in the first half of the derby between real Madrid and Atlético de Madridit was also a doubt due to muscle problems, but Ancelotti He said that, after having discussed him with him, he considers that he is in conditions.
Carlo Ancelotti, Brazilian coach
About Rodrygohe said that, although he has not had many opportunities in the last parties of the real Madridwhen he acted he has done very well and has shown that he is in very good physical condition.
“He is very motivated and is a very important player for the selection for having outstanding technical characteristics. He can play in all positions as a striker,” he said Ancelotti.
In its first two preparatory games for the World Cup next year, Brazil will visit a South Korea In Seoul, on October 10, and four days later he will face Japan In Tokyo.
The ‘Verdeamarelha’ still plans two other friendlies this year, in November, probably against African teams, which he will face in London and Paris.
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The game with South Korea It will be the fifth since Ancelotti He assumed as a Brazilian coach last May. In the previous four, all for the qualifiers, he won two victories, a draw and a defeat, in the visit to Bolivia In El Alto.
Brazil’s list against South Korea and Japan
Goalkeepers: Bento (AL-NSSR), Ederson (Fenerbahçe), Hugo Souza (Corinthians).
Defenses: Caio Henrique (Monaco), Carlos Augusto (Inter), Douglas Santos (Zenit), Éder Militao (Real Madrid), Fabricio Bruno (Cruzeiro), Gabriel Magalhaes (Arsenal), Lucas Beraldo (PSG), Vanderson (Monaco) and Wesley (Rome).
Midfielders: Andre (Wolves), Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle), Casemiro (Manchester United); Joao Gomes (Wolves), Joelinton (Newcastle) and Lucas Paquetá (West Ham).
Front: Estevao (Chelsea), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsena), Igor Jesús (Nottingham Forest), Luiz Henrique (Zenit), Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), Richarlison (Tottenham), Rodrygo (Real Madrid), Vinicius Júnior (Real Madrid).
