Carlo Ancelotti begins tour of Europe to define the future of the Brazilian national team
Brazil’s head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has embarked on an important tour of the European continent with the goal of personally evaluating the players who will be part of the next Canarinha squad. This monitoring is key ahead of the friendly matches scheduled for the months of September and October, marking the beginning of a new era for the national team.
The Italian strategist began his journey last Friday in France, where he witnessed the clash between Lille and Paris Saint-Germain. During this match, Ancelotti focused on the performance of defenders Alexsandro Ribeiro, Marquinhos, and Beraldo. A particular detail of the day was the presence of his son, Davide Ancelotti, who made his debut as Lille’s coach in a vibrant 2-2 draw.
Busy schedule in England
The head coach’s journey continued in London, where he went to the stadium to watch the Premier League duel between Tottenham and Newcastle. On his agenda were the names of Richarlison and Savinho, pieces that the strategist is considering for his tactical scheme. Likewise, for this Sunday, Ancelotti plans to attend the clash between Chelsea and Brighton at Stamford Bridge.
In that match, the Brazilian coach will closely evaluate attackers João Pedro and Estêvão, as well as defender Igor Julio. It is important to remember that Estêvão has been a frequent player in the national team’s plans, after overcoming an injury that prevented him from participating in the last 2026 World Cup, while João Pedro is looking to regain his spot after being left out of the last World Cup event.
These days in Europe are important for our work thinking about the upcoming commitments. We want to have as much information as possible before the call-up and continue building our team. Every opportunity to be close to the players is part of that process.
Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil national team coach
Preparation towards 2030
Following their elimination in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, Brazil has begun a renewal process under the leadership of Ancelotti, who remains committed to the project until the year 2030. The coaching staff is working against the clock to submit the preliminary list of 50 players to FIFA, which must be reduced to 23 footballers by September 11.
The Brazilian national team’s schedule includes the following international challenges:
- September 25: Brazil vs. Australia (Townsville).
- September 29: Brazil vs. Australia (Brisbane).
- October 3: Brazil vs. India (Kolkata).
While Ancelotti leads the oversight in Europe, his coaching staff continues to monitor local talent in the Brazilian Championship, the Copa do Brasil, and continental tournaments. This field work seeks to ensure that the next Alofoke Deportes call-up features the players in the best form to face the new competitive cycle.
