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26 Mai 2025 | 17:02 |
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Coach Carlo Ancelotti , recently officially appointed as the commander of the Brazilian National Team , released the first list of players called up for the upcoming matches in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers . One of the highlights of the call-up was striker Vinicius Jr. , a Real Madrid player and considered a key player in the Italian coach's attacking scheme.
During a press conference, Ancelotti analyzed Vini Jr.'s performance in the green and yellow shirt . According to the coach, the performance below expectations in previous call-ups may be linked to excessive pressure on the player.
Vini doesn't show his best in the selection..."
— It's hard to say why Vini doesn't show his best in the national team . If he doesn't give his best, he'll get there. An extraordinary player, fantastic, hard-working, a fighter. Brazilian players have a lot of affection for the national team , and this can affect their natural thinking, a lot of pressure to do well, something that doesn't allow you to make mistakes. I'm convinced that he'll give his best version —, he said.
Ancelotti also commented on the style of play he intends to adopt for the Brazilian national team . When asked if he will repeat the tactical model used at Real Madrid, he said that the choices will depend on the characteristics of the players available at any given time.
— Whether we're going to play like Real Madrid , it depends. Not this year, but last year, yes. Vini is very important for the team , but we have a lot of players, even some who aren't in this squad. Certainly many who aren't in this squad now will help us a lot this year —, highlighted the coach.
Ancelotti's debut as coach will be on June 5 , against Ecuador, at the Estadio Monumental de Guayaquil, at 8 pm (Brasília time). The match is valid for the 15th round of the South American Qualifiers. The second challenge will take place on June 10, against Paraguay, at the Neo Química Arena, in São Paulo, at 9:45 pm.
With 21 points, the Brazilian team currently occupies fourth place in the South American Qualifiers standings . Argentina leads with 31 points and has already secured an early place in the World Cup, followed by Ecuador (23) and Uruguay (21). Brazil is looking to consolidate its position among the qualified teams and take advantage of the new cycle under Ancelotti to improve the team's collective performance.
Coach Filipe Luís will have a decisive activity to choose the Mengão that will take to the field this Sunday (5) against the tricolor for the Brazilian Championship
04 Out 2025 | 07:59 |
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Coach Filipe Luís still has doubts about defining the Flamengo lineup that faces Bahia, this Sunday (05), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Fonte Nova, for the 27th round of the Brasileirão. The last training session before the match takes place on Saturday morning (04), at 9:30 am , at Ninho do Urubu.
The training session will be crucial for the coach to assemble the starting lineup and find replacements for the suspended Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro. Danilo and Ayrton Lucas are expected to fill the defensive spots , alongside Léo Ortiz and Varela. Even so, Filipe Luís may opt to rest some players, as the squad is facing a marathon of decisive matches.
On Friday (03), the starters from the draw against Cruzeiro only carried out regenerative activities , which leaves this Saturday's training session as the only opportunity for tactical adjustments. The team travels in the afternoon to Salvador, the location of the clash.
The tendency is for Filipe Luís to send onto the field a Flamengo with: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Danilo and Ayrton Lucas; Saúl (De La Cruz), Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Plata (Carrascal), Samuel Lino (Everton Cebolinha) and Pedro (Bruno Henrique).
After training, the squad will have lunch at Ninho do Urubu and then travel to Salvador, with an estimated arrival time of late afternoon . With 55 points and leading Série A, Flamengo is looking for a victory over Bahia, who is sixth with 40 points, to remain firmly in the title race.
Mengão faces Tricolor with important absences in defense, while the Bahian team has 13 confirmed absences for the duel at Fonte Nova
03 Out 2025 | 22:30 |
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Flamengo will have two important absences for the duel against Bahia, this Sunday (5), at 6:30 pm, at Arena Fonte Nova, for the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship . Defender Léo Pereira and full-back Alex Sandro received their third yellow card in the goalless draw against Cruzeiro and are serving an automatic suspension.
Alex Sandro was cautioned in the 11th minute for a hard foul on Christian without the ball. Léo Pereira was booked for fouling Kaio Jorge, accumulating infractions that resulted in a suspension . The absence of the duo forces changes in the red-and-black defense.
With the absences, coach Filipe Luís is expected to make changes. The likely starting lineup includes Rossi; Varela (or Emerson Royal), Danilo, Léo Ortiz, and Viña (or Ayrton Lucas); Jorginho (Allan or De La Cruz), Saúl, and Arrascaeta; Samuel Lino, Gonzalo Plata (or Carrascal), and Pedro . Leading the table with 55 points, Flamengo is looking to open up a gap over Palmeiras and Cruzeiro, who are closely tied.
On the other side, Bahia faces a crisis of absences. There are 13 confirmed absences—between suspensions and injuries—in addition to doubts like Ramos Mingo, who was injured in the last match. The Esquadrão, currently sixth with 40 points , will face an even greater challenge against the championship leader.
Tricolor faces Mengão this Sunday in the Brasileirão with 13 confirmed absences; see the full list of absences and probable lineup
03 Out 2025 | 21:03 |
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Bahia will have great difficulties when facing Flamengo this Sunday (5), in the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship. The team led by Rogério Ceni has 13 absences, a record number of the season , for the clash at Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time).
The Tricolor de Aço will have absences across all positions: goalkeeper, defense, full-backs, midfield, and attack. Nine players are injured and four are suspended, forcing the coach to resort to an alternative formation to face the league leaders.
Among the players missing are Luciano Juba, Rodrigo Nestor, Santiago Arias, and Sanabria , as well as players recovering from injuries like Kanu and Erick. The situation forces Ceni to assemble a new defense and even consider potential debutants.
With so many absences, Rogério Ceni should send an alternative team to the field against Flamengo : Ronaldo; Gilberto, Fredi, Rezende and Zé Guilherme; Acevedo, Jean Lucas and Everton Ribeiro; Kayky, Iago Borduchi (or Michel Araújo, Tiago or Cauly) and Willian José.
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