Carlo Ancelotti has named a new-look Brazil squad for their upcoming friendlies against Australia and India, with some experienced players missing out on the 26-man squad.
Following their exit in the last 16 of this summer's World Cup, the earliest Brazil had been eliminated from a World Cup since 1990, Ancelotti has made a string of changes.
Of the players to take part in the World Cup, only Gabriel Magalhaes, Marquinhos, Bruno Guimaraes, Danilo Santos, Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, Endrick, Rayan remain.
The likes of Casemiro and Fabinho both missed out, while Neymar was also not included after announcing his international retirement in the wake of Brazil's World Cup exit.
Neymar became only the second Brazil player to score in four different World Cups (2014, 2018, 2022 and 2026) after Pele with a penalty against Norway in a 2-1 defeat.
Ancelotti's selection is based on players who are also eligible for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, hoping he can use them as the spine of his squad in the 2030 World Cup.
"The World Cup was a disappointment for us and for me personally," Ancelotti said after naming his latest squad. "We weren't able to play the way we expected.
"Being eliminated by Norway was a huge letdown because the team had actually played well up until the 60th minute of that match.
"We struggled in the first half, but the team improved after that. The defeat to Norway came as a surprise in that sense, because no one expected it to happen.
"At a club, you have the chance to process things and move on relatively quickly because there's another competition coming up; with the national team, it's more complicated.
"The pain of the defeat lingers much longer. Now, we are motivated by the fact that we have time to prepare for a new cycle and get ready for the upcoming competitions."
Alisson Becker was another big name to miss out, with three new goalkeepers in the shape of Hugo Souza, Pedro Morisco and Otavio all brought into the Brazil squad.
Athletico Paranaense defender Arthur Dias and PSV full-back Mauro Junior are among the new faces, while Joao Pedro is back in after his surprise omission for the World Cup.
Chelsea's Joao Pedro became the fourth Brazilian to score in both of a side's first two Premier League games of a season, after Elano (Man City, 2008-09), Richarlison (Everton, 2018-19), and Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal, 2022-23).
He has started the campaign in fine form for the Blues, registering four goal involvements (two goals, two assists) in four appearances across all competitions.
Brazil squad in full:
Hugo Souza (Corinthians), Pedro Morisco (Coritiba), Otavio (Cruzeiro); Arthur Dias (Athletico Paranaense), Wesley (Roma), Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain), Gabriel Magalhaes (Arsenal), Douglas Santos (Zenit St. Petersburg), Jair Cunha (Nottingham Forest), Matheuzinho (Corinthians), Maurio Junior (PSV), Vitor Reis (Manchester City); Bruno Guimaraes (Arsenal), Andrey Santos (Manchester United), Danilo Santos (Botafogo), Douglas Luiz (Juventus), Breno Bidon (Corinthians), Gabriel Bontempo (Santos); Endrick (Real Madrid), Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rayan (Bournemouth), Joao Pedro (Chelsea), Samuel Lino and Pedro (Flamengo).
pesbcdkmz
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leave our Joao Pedro out of your squad please, we need him to focus on Chelsea, Use your Neymar please
one Neymar is better than 10 of your pedro even with the ages
Abbafada
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they need to pave way for younger stars now
Borisjr
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Brazil is going no where without Casemiro
rkishore628
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Brazil wont go anywhere with this rusted coach
before that they were champion I guess??
pazelpsz
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Brazil wont go anywhere with this rusted coach
punbdmprsz
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add eastavao to brazil is young n talented mr.anccelloti
punbdmprsz
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Terry is right Chelsea captain n players could have pressured the referee to punish Gabriel with ared card after kicked Martinez on the head!!!!Aa
Ruubclouz
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Chelsea fans think because a player is playing for their club automatically qualified them to play for any team or club π
mumu talk
Jehbcelotz
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this an insult to Joao Pedro, he should not play for Brazil until Anceloti is gone, same with cole palmer too, snub the national team until there is change in management. this is my opinion but unfortunately my opinion doesn't count.ππ
So Pedro should refuse to play for Brazil until Ancelotti is out??? Riiiiiight you make complete sense
Sizabcluyz
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this an insult to Joao Pedro, he should not play for Brazil until Anceloti is gone, same with cole palmer too, snub the national team until there is change in management. this is my opinion but unfortunately my opinion doesn't count.ππ
Chelsea fans think because a player is playing for their club automatically qualified them to play for any team or club π
kowagol
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this an insult to Joao Pedro, he should not play for Brazil until Anceloti is gone, same with cole palmer too, snub the national team until there is change in management. this is my opinion but unfortunately my opinion doesn't count.ππ
Meybceikrs
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Brazil used to be second class for a long time already. Most of Brazil players are second class in Europe
bwalyaalfred024
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Yea and those young lads won't take Brazil anywhere cos they need experience hence the failure for England to win silverware
Moseskhalid
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they have to a space for young telents to prove them selves
bigblaed
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Brazil need good striker
raphinha can play as their striker
laqracka_
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So Alison is not included, they'll drink goals ππ₯
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Don Zayo
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useless realmadrid fans if anceloti don't call raphina let's see who will suffer
Are you okay? who said Raphina shouldn't be called? because I didn't see a single comment that says so. Stop dreaming
Brilliantmann
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useless realmadrid fans if anceloti don't call raphina let's see who will suffer
he was called up for the world and he didn't do shit there
Zubaimnoyz
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Brazil need good striker
Teneknpstu
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useless realmadrid fans if anceloti don't call raphina let's see who will suffer
Wodbimrstu
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leave our Joao Pedro out of your squad please, we need him to focus on Chelsea, Use your Neymar please
resabekpst
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Brazil have been a mediocre outfit for many years now, and football would be better seeing them playing attractive entertaining games again. Ancelloti has got a big job on his hands and i hope he can put Brazil in the top bracket.
yinbcmpsu
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age catches with us all
Zeuacemps
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F$$k casimero
reggy105
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Please take all the players you need ...Leave Raphinha in Barcelona I don't trust Ancelotti his still have Real Madrid best interest... F4CK OFF Leave Raphinha alone