Ancelotti Names Brazilian Squad for November Friendlies, Includes three New Faces
Brazilian National Team coach Carlo Ancelotti has announced his squad list for upcoming kind matches against Senegal and Tunisia, marking a significant moment in his tenure. The roster, revealed today, features three new call-ups: Luciano Juba of Bahia, Fabinho from Al-Ittihad, and Vitor Roque of Palmeiras, alongside a mix of established stars and players currently competing in the Brazilian league.
This call-up represents Ancelotti’s continued commitment to evaluating talent both domestically and internationally as he prepares the team for future competitions. The November friendlies provide a crucial opportunity to assess player form and experiment with tactical approaches ahead of key qualifying matches. The games will be held on November 15th against Senegal at the Emirates Stadium in London (1pm local time) and November 18th against Tunisia at the Decathlon Stadium in Lille, France (4:30pm local time).
Full Squad List:
* Goalkeepers: bento (Al Nassr), Ederson (Fenerbahçe), Hugo Souza (Corinthians)
* Defenders: Alex Sandro (Flamengo), Caio Henrique (Monaco), Danilo (Flamengo), Éder Militão (Real Madrid), Fabrício Bruno (Cruzeiro), Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal), Luciano Juba (Bahia), Marquinhos (PSG), Paulo Henrique (Vasco), Wesley (Roma)
* Midfielders: Andrey Santos (chelsea), Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle), Casemiro (Manchester United), Fabinho (Al-Ittihad), Lucas paquetá (West ham)
* Attackers: Estêvão (Chelsea), João Pedro (Chelsea), luiz Henrique (Zenit), Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), Richarlison (Tottenham), Rodrygo (Real Madrid), vini Jr.(Real Madrid), Vitor Roque (Palmeiras)
The squad includes Manchester United’s Matheus Cunha, pictured during a recent CBF session (photo: Lucas Figueiredo, CBF). Ancelotti has also honored his pledge to include players based in Brazil, selecting athletes from Flamengo, Bahia, cruzeiro, Palmeiras, and Vasco.
Updates will be provided as further information becomes available.
