Ancelotti recalls Real Madrid trio for World Cup warm-up games
The Italian coach announced his squad list for this month’s friendly games against South Korea and Japan.
Brazil’s national team is making headlines with a mix of comebacks and notable absences ahead of its October friendlies against South Korea and Japan, scheduled for October 10 and 14.
CONVOCADOS! ✅
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O mister Carlo Ancelotti divulgou a lista dos jogadores convocados para os amistosos contra Coreia do Sul e Japão nos dias 10 e 14 de outubro.
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Neymar misses out again
One of the notable absences is Neymar, who has still not been included in the national team’s squad, although this time it is due to another injury suffered by the Santos player in mid-September during training.
The forward’s lack of consistency could be a significant reason for his absence from the World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Other notable absences include Alisson, Marquinhos, and Alexsandro.
The CBF announced a friendly in November in London against an African team and another, likely in Paris, also against an African team - both rivals as yet to be announced.
Brazil squad for October friendlies
Goalkeepers: Bento, Ederson, Hugo Souza.
Defenders: Caio Henrique, Carlos Augusto, Douglas Santos, Militao, Fabricio Bruno, Gabriel Magalhaes, Beraldo, Vanderson, Wesley.
Midfielders: André, Bruno Guimaraes, Casemiro, Joao Gomes, Joeliton, Paquetá.
Forwards: Estevao, Martinelli, Igor Jesús, Luiz Henrique, Matheus Cunha, Richarlison, Rodrygo, Vinicius.
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