Carlo Ancelotti should not include Real Madrid players in his Brazil team for the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers in September.
The former Merengues coach, Ancelotti, made this decision based on several factors, according to TNT Sports Brasil, and the official confirmation is expected in the coming days.
Vinicius Junior will miss the home match against Chile in Rio de Janeiro on September 4, and Ancelotti decided to leave him completely aside, the qualification being already assured.
Vinicius Junior will miss the home match against Chile
This decision, the trip to Bolivia on September 9 being the last qualification match, will delight Xabi Alonso, because it will allow it to take advantage of a crucial rest period.
The Real Madrid pre-season was shortened after its qualification for the semi-finals of the FIFA club World Cup in July, and Alonso is still trying to manage the situation.
Vinicius Junior appreciates Ancelotti
Rodrygo Goes was absent for the two games in June, in the first Ancelotti team as a coach of Brazil, his former coach evoking a drop in level.
The former Santos striker remains at the center of Manchester City lusts, before the deadline of September 1, despite Alonso's assertions that he has his place in Madrid.
Endrick Felipe and Eder Militao were not retained in June, the last recovering from an injury to the previous cross ligament, and the first not playing enough in club, not to mention his own health problems.
All four players will be absent, but there should not be long -term worries about Vinicius Jr and Militao, if the latter returns to Alonso's starting eleven this season.
Rodrygo and Endrick's qualifications for the World Cup seem more threatened, especially if they remain on the sidelines of Alonso's plans in 2025/26, before critical months.
Ancelotti can already call on Raphinha, Richarlison, Willian Estevao, Matheus Cunha, Gabriel Martinelli and the return of Neymar Junior if necessary.
