Carlo Ancelotti made a bold start of his tenure as the head coach of Brazil and decided to miss Neymar and Rodrygo from his inauguration team for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay. The Italian tactic, recently appointed after his departure from Real Madrid, stressed that the current condition and form were the decisive factors of his selection.
With Brazil, he sits fourth in the Conmebol qualifying ranking and is trying to find a consistency, Ancelotti seems to be trying to concentrate on players who are fully adapted and regularly contribute to the club level. Despite Neymar’s return to the action for Santos after recovering from a serious knee injury suffered during the international duty last October, Ancelotti decided to rush back to the national settings.
“Brazil has many talented players and we rely on him in Neymar’s specific case. He returned to Brazil to play and prepare for the World Championship.
Rodrygo, another remarkable absent, is also understood that after the tax season the rhythm is regaining the rhythm. Ancelotti, rather than chances, preferred players who are in top condition and are capable of immediate impact.
Although Neymar’s exclusion lifted the eyebrows, Ancelotti was clear in his attitude-the attacker remained an essential part of the long-term project in Brazil. With the approaching World Championship in 2026, a 32 -year -old return to full condition is considered to be more important than premature withdrawal.
Among the mentioned players are experienced characters like Casemiro and Richarlison, who have not failed for Brazil since October last year. Their return reflects Ancelotti’s intention to mix leading leadership with the newly emerging talent as they transform a group.
“In modern football, you have to add an attitude, determination, victim and timemiro. And many of those who have been called have it,” he added.
Antony, who revived his appearance during the magic of a loan for Real Betis, also remembers and will compete for attacking duties along with Raphinha and Vincius Jnior. The latter still has to intervene Top Gear for Brazil, but Ancelotti remains convinced that his former player Real Madrid will flourish in national colors in time.
One of the 25-member groups also include young people Andrey Santos and Estvo Willian-signify Ancelotti’s determination to build a dynamic team prepared for the future and maintain a strong spine of experience.
He remembers recent defeats, including loss to Argentina, a still fresh, new Brazilian era under Ancelotti begins with a measured but forward-up-to-face-to-confidence, form and long-term planning.
Published:
Debodinna Chakracorty
Published on:
27. May 2025
