Carlo Ancelotti led another training session to prepare Seleção Brasileira this Thursday at Nova Jersey. The Italian coach made changes to the starting lineup and included Rayan and Léo Pereira among the players who wore vests. The activity took place at Red Bull’s CT and served to adjust options before the last friendly match before Mundo’s debut at Copa.
The press only watched the opening 15 minutes of the session. When the athletes left the field, those wearing vests indicated the following formation: Wesley, Léo Pereira, Marquinhos and Douglas Santos in defense. Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães formed the steering wheel duo. In attack, Rayan, Raphinha, Vini and Igor Thiago completed the team.
Léo Pereira takes a place in defense alongside Marquinhos
The Flamengo defender replaced Gabriel Magalhães, who claimed tiredness and should be preserved. Léo Pereira had already been tested the day before and gained a new opportunity. Ele played alongside Marquinhos, with Wesley on the right wing and Douglas Santos on the left. The defense has undergone constant adjustments in recent days.
Ancelotti looks for solidity at the back for the confrontation against Egito. The coach observed variations and could still change the defense pairing in Friday’s training. Léo Pereira demonstrated good positioning during the open part of the work.
- Wesley played on the right flank
- Léo Pereira formed a duo with Marquinhos
- Douglas Santos continued as starter on the left
- Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães maintained protection
Rayan gains attack chance and displaces Paquetá
The Bournemouth attacker was the main highlight of the changes. Rayan occupied a more centralized position and fell to the right, in the spot that Lucas Paquetá occupied in the previous training session. The offensive quartet stayed with him, Raphinha, Vini and Igor Thiago.
The move allowed Ancelotti to test different combinations in the sector. Rayan had already been evaluated in other roles in the previous days. The Italian coach remains mysterious about the lineup he should use in Saturday’s friendly.
Igor Thiago remained as a reference in the attack. Raphinha and Vini completed the options on the sides. The presence of four attackers indicates that Ancelotti prioritizes speed and depth against Egito.
Neymar continues recovery and does not travel with the group
The attacker underwent physiotherapy inside the CT during training. Neymar did not participate in ball activities and must remain at Estados Unidos for treatment. Ele will not travel with the delegation for Cleveland this Friday.
The coaching staff monitors the player’s physical condition. Neymar comes from a period of transition and the focus is on preparing him for Mundo’s Copa debut. Brasil faces Egito on Cleveland on Saturday at 7pm on Brasília.
Friday’s Treino defines options for the friendly
Seleção still has a full activity before the game. Ancelotti will be able to make new exchanges and use up to three technical stops during the confrontation. The goal is to arrive at a competitive pace for Mundial.
The team travels to Cleveland after training. The friendly serves as the last test before the competition. The preparation takes place amid tactical and physical adjustments for the tournament that starts soon.
Recent Histórico shows constant rotation
Ancelotti alternated pieces in practically every training session of the week. On Wednesday, the team had a different configuration, with Lucas Paquetá more open on the right. Danilo and Ibañez also took turns on the side.
The coach looks for options for different game scenarios. The presence of Rayan and Léo Pereira indicates that the commander values versatility. The group remains focused on Granja Comary and the training centers at Estados Unidos.