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Brazil begins preparation at Granja Comary with those called up for the World Cup

Carlo Ancelotti chega á Granja Comary
Photo: Carlo Ancelotti chega á Granja Comary - Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

Seleção Brasileira started its presentation at Granja Comary, in Teresópolis (RJ), to continue the preparation towards Copa of Mundo. Casemiro arrived on Tuesday night (26), while 22 selected athletes joined the delegation throughout Wednesday morning (27). The physical trainer Léo Nannetti was also part of the group that will participate in the entire training phase at Rio, Janeiro and subsequently at Estados Unidos.

Três players will complete the squad called up only in Estados Unidos. Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Magalhães, both from Arsenal, as well as Marquinhos, from PSG, will perform in the next phase. The three will compete in the Champions League final next Saturday (30), at Budapeste.

Programação of training and medical evaluations

The training began this afternoon with a battery of medical assessments carried out by Núcleo of Saúde and Performance. The first session was scheduled for 5pm, as scheduled. Carlo Ancelotti and its technical committee will coordinate 4 work sessions before the clash against Panamá, scheduled for Sunday (31), at 6:30 pm, at Maracanã.

The detailed preparation schedule at Granja Comary is as follows:

  • Quarta Monday (27): Apresentação of athletes, medical evaluations and training at 5pm
  • Quinta Monday (28): Avaliações doctors, press conference at 1pm and training at 3:30pm
  • Sexta Monday (29): Entrevista press conference at 9am, training at 11am and medical assessments
  • Sábado (30): Entrevista press conference at 9am, training at 10:30am and travel to Rio from Janeiro
  • Domingo (31): Brasil faces Panamá at 6:30 pm on Maracanã

Ausências punctual and compressed calendar

The temporary absence of the 3 players from European football was defined by Champions League’s agenda. Martinelli and Magalhães participate in one of the biggest decisions in European football, while Marquinhos continues in the same condition. Essa situation required Ancelotti to begin preparation with the rest of the squad to optimize the use of training at Granja Comary before the transition to Estados Unidos.

The Italian coach has a tight schedule to familiarize the group and implement his tactical concepts. The next few days will be crucial for technical adjustments and harmony between the members of the squad called up for Copa and Mundo.