BRAZIL manager Carlo Ancelotti announced his squad ahead of this summer’s World Cup.
Ancelotti, 66, issued a few surprises, with the biggest one being the who hadn’t played for the Selecao since 2023 due to a string of injuries.
Chelsea’s Joao Pedro was left out of Brazil’s squad Credit: Getty Images – Getty
Chelsea legend Thiago Silva was also omitted from Brazil Credit: Alamy
Manchester United flop Alex Telles was left out as well Credit: EPA
But there were also quite a few glaring omissions as five Premier League stars were left out.
Some of them couldn’t make the cut due to injury but others missed out due to other options that were more preferable for Ancelotti.
Nevertheless, those names are so big they could have easily built a team of their own.
The Italian tactician went with ‘s Alisson and ex-Manchester City star Ederson in goal.
goalkeeper Lucas Perri has never played for the Brazilian national team and won’t get to break his duck in North America as Gremio’s Weverton will be the third option between the sticks.
Monaco’s Vanderson was omitted as was ex- ace Alex Telles, who currently plays for Botafogo.
Former Brazil captain Thiago Silva has defied the passage of time as he starred for in his late 30s and just helped Porto win the Primera Liga at 41.
Silva even made Brazil’s preliminary squad but seems to have played his last match for the national team as he won’t get the chance to bid farewell at the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil squad included a few surprises Credit: EPA
Neymar was among them as he was included for the first time since 2023 Credit: AFP
But stars like Tottenham’s Richarlison were dropped Credit: Getty Images – Getty
Real Madrid star Eder Militao joins his fellow centre-back in the sidelines after suffering a season-ending hamstring tear last month.
Atalanta’s Ederson, who has been linked with Man Utd, also misses out as does ‘s Joelinton, even though he has played a major role in the Premier League giants’ recent rise.
Rodrygo joins fellow Real star Militao in the sidelines after his season was also cut short after a devastating ACL injury in March.
‘s Richarlison and Chelsea’s Joao Pedro were left out as Ancelotti preferred the likes of Endrick, Brentford’s Igor Thiago, Man Utd’s Matheus Cunha, Raphinha, Vinicius Jr and of course Neymar.
And Chelsea star Estevao Willian was expected to have a breakout World Cup campaign but a heartbreaking hamstring injury prematurely last month.
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