In his third call ahead of the team, the Italian maintained the preference for players who play in Europe: of the 26 names, 24 are from European clubs and only two operate in Brazil
The technician announced on Wednesday (1st) the list of summoned of the For the friendly against South Korea and Japan, scheduled for October. In his third call at the head of the team, the Italian maintained the preference for players in Europe: of the 26 names, 24 are from European clubs and only two play in Brazil – goalkeeper Hugo Souza, from Corinthians, and defender Fabrício Bruno, from Cruzeiro.
According to the coach, Hugo Souza will start at one of the friendly, probably against Japan in Tokyo. Already Ederson of Manchester City, recovered from injury, should start the match against South Korea. Ancelotti praised the Corinthian goalkeeper and highlighted his safety. “It’s not because it’s good on penalties. It’s because it’s a good goalkeeper, it has personality and character. The most important thing is to defend with your hands. There are many who want to play with their feet, but first of all you need to defend well,” said the coach.
The decision to reduce the presence of Brazilian football athletes was explained by the wear of long trips to Asia and the proximity to decisive rounds of the Brasileirão. Ancelotti stressed, however, that he intends to expand the country’s calls of the country’s players in November commitments, which will be held in Europe.
“There are many Brazilian players who may be. If they have not been now, they may be in the next calls. In November there should be more balance between athletes who work in Brazil and Europe,” he said. In defense, Fabrício Bruno was called again, taking advantage of the absences of Marquinhos and Alex Sandro, injured, as well as Bremer, also out of injury. The coach highlighted the player’s performance against Bolivia, in his debut for the national team.
Without intention to perform great tests, Ancelotti said he already has a clear idea of the group he wants to take to the World Cup. “I don’t want to invent. Football has been invented for a long time,” he joked. Brazil faces South Korea on October 10, at 8am (Brasília), in Seoul. Four days later, he sees Japan at 7:30 am in Tokyo. The confrontations are part of the preparation planning for next year’s World Cup, with the aim of measuring forces against different game styles.
*With information from Estadão Content
