Carlo Ancelotti created controversy in Brazil and Spain with his second list of summons to the head of the Seleção. The Italian coach has indeed chosen to spare the Madrilenians Éder Militão, Vinicius Jr. (suspended only one match) and Rodrygo, while summoning Raphinha for two meetings without stake, the Seleção being already qualified for the 2026 World Cup. The Barça estimates this inequitable treatment and prepares discussions with the CBF in order to prevent her wing PAZ, against Bolivia, scheduled for September 9 after facing Chile, already eliminated, at the Maracaná.
Ancelotti took advantage of this international window to test new profiles, like Douglas Santos (Zenit) or Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro), top scorer of the Brasileirão. But this experiment, which will only be “Test gallop” Before training his real group in October for meetings against South Korea and Japan, reinforces the incomprehension of Barça. For the Blaugranas, Raphinha's summons appears to be an unnecessary decision sportingly and heavy of physically risks, while Bolivian altitude remains a trying challenge even for players in great shape. Case to follow.
