Carlo Ancelotti Names Brazil Squad for First Matches as Head Coach

Ancelotti’s Transition to Brazil

Carlo Ancelotti has officially embarked on his new journey as the head coach of the Brazil national team following his departure from Real Madrid. Just days after concluding his tenure at the Spanish giants, Ancelotti revealed his squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay next month.

Notable Omissions and Returns

A key highlight from the squad announcement is the absence of star forward Neymar, who has been omitted from the roster. Meanwhile, several players have made their return, including Anthony, who revitalized his career at Real Betis, and Casemiro, a former Real Madrid player under Ancelotti, whose future with the national team seemed uncertain. Richarlison also returns to the fold. Prominent names such as Vinicius Jr. and Raphinha have naturally been included in the squad.

Brazil’s Full Squad

Goalkeepers:

• Alisson
• Bento
• Hugo Sousa

Defenders:

• Alex Sandro
• Lucas Beraldo
• Marquinhos
• Leo Ortiz
• Danilo
• Alex Sandro
• Carlos Augusto
• Wesley
• Wanderson

Midfielders:

• Andreas Pereira
• Bruno Guimarães
• Andrey Santos
• Casemiro
• Ederson
• Gerson

Forwards:

• Estêvão
• Anthony
• Gabriel Martinelli
• Matheus Cunha
• Vinicius
• Raphinha
• Richarlison

As Ancelotti steps into his new role, the Brazilian team aims to put forth a strong performance in the qualifiers and set the tstart for the future of Brazilian football under his guidance