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Ancelotti Appointed Brazil Coach, Chooses Debut Squad Without Neymar

He recalled Casemiro to boost experience ahead of June fixtures against Ecuador and Paraguay

Ancelotti will Brasilien zurück zu alter Stärke führen
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Carlo Ancelotti hat klare Ziele

Overview

  • Carlo Ancelotti officially took charge on May 26, becoming Brazil’s first foreign coach since 1925
  • He left injured forward Neymar off the roster, saying the striker will feature once fully recovered
  • Midfielder Casemiro earned a recall after an 18-month absence to add leadership in midfield
  • Brazil sits fourth in South American World Cup qualifying after 14 matches
  • The Seleção faces Ecuador on June 5 and Paraguay on June 10 in a bid to secure early qualification for 2026