Vinicius JR is experiencing mixed beginnings under the orders of the new coach of Real Madrid Xabi Alonso. On Sunday evening, certainly, the interested party managed to get into play by getting a decisive pass and a goal against Oviedo (0-3 Merengues victory with a double Kylian Mbappé elsewhere), but Carlo Ancelotti had already acted his decision.
This Monday, Brazil coach made his second official selection public after a first list announced in June. No less than nine changes are there, with in particular the returns of the Monegasque defender Caio Henrique and the former Lyon Middle Lucas Paqueta. When the Madrid Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo and Eder Militao are absent.
Neymar will wait
Another big name missing from the call, that of Neymar, who had nevertheless received a pre-converse for the two meetings of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers to come against Chile (September 4) and Bolivia (September 9). Before getting injured last week at a thigh. “” Neymar had a little problem last weekdixit Carlo Ancelotti. But we don't need to test Neymar, everyone knows Neymar: staff, selection, Brazilian supporters. Like all others, Neymar must be in good physical condition to help the national selection. »»
Carlo Ancelotti's Brazilian selection
Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Bento (Al-Nassr), Hugo Souza (Corinthians)
Defenders: Alexsandro Ribeiro (Lille), Alex Sandro (Flamengo), Caio Henrique (Monaco), Douglas Santos (Zénith), Fabricio Bruno (Cruzeiro), Gabriel Magalhaes (Arsenal), Marquinhos (PSG), Vanderson (Monaco), Wesley (Roma).
Field environments: Andrey Santos (Chelsea), Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle), Casemiro (Manchester United), Jelinton (Newcastle), Lucas Paqueta (West Ham).
Attackers: Estêvao (Chelsea), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Joao Pedro (Chelsea), Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro), Luiz Henrique (Zénith), Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), Raphinha (Barcelona), Richarlison (Tottenham).
