It remains less than a year before the start of the World Cup, and the selectors of the national teams have approximately nine months before submitting their workforce for the tournament.
If club football will remain at the heart of the concerns, players will take care to come in great shape for the next summer tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
For some, it will be easier than for others. Raphinha was the only player in the Brazilian Liga selection this time, the Real Madrid trio, Eder Militao, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes, all absent. Vinicius was suspended for one of the two games, and Brazil was not in a situation of necessity, while Militao returns just from a second injury to the crossed ligaments. For Rodrygo Goes, the problem seems to reside in its performance.
Ancelotti attacks Rodrygo
Asked about the absence of Rodrygo in the Brazil-Bolivia match on Tuesday evening, the Italian coach warned that his behavior on the field would be decisive.
“Obviously, memory counts. I know Rodrygo very well and I am sure he can help the team. We assess around 70 players – physically, technically and tactically – in order to build the most competitive team as possible for the World Cup. There is no favorite; In the end, it is the field that will decide the qualification for the World Cup ”said Ed.
Rodrygo's delicate situation
Historically, Ancelotti has always been criticized for having relied too much on the hierarchy of the teams and not on meritocracy. If he puts his words in execution, Rodrygo's qualification for the World Cup could be compromised. Rodrygo asked his coach Xabi Alonso to let him compete Vinicius for his post on the left flank, but the Basque technician only took him twice in nine games. With Kylian Mbappé assured of his place and Alonso having used only two attackers so far, Rodrygo's play time promises to be difficult.
