Carlo Ancelotti will take advantage of those two matches to give way to other 'local' players
Rodrygo Goes will not be playing for Brazil in the September window, MARCA has been able to confirm. Carlo Ancelotti will not call up either him or Vinicius (he has a one-match suspension pending) for these final two World Cup qualifying matches against Chile (matchday 4) and Bolivia (matchday 9).
The reason is not technical or a lack of confidence in either side. The Brazilian coach will take advantage of the start of the season in Europe to call up more players from the local league and fewer from the major leagues, also considering that these two matches are merely formalities since Brazil has already qualified for the 2026 World Cup. In fact, it is expected that no "European" players will be playing at the Bolivia match.
Rodrygo, let's remember, hasn't even played a single minute for Real Madrid in La Liga on Matchday 1. His continuity status seems uncertain, although there are only a few days left in the transfer window and no one is ruling anything out.
Ancelotti wants to recruit other players less closely controlled by him, and that's why he'll be calling up more players for the Brasileirao this time around. In October and November, the squad could be more "normal," and it seems the two Real Madrid players will be there, even though they are already friendly matches in preparation for the 2026 World Cup, where Rodry and Vini should be essential for "Carletto."