Seleção Brasileira held the third training session at Estados Unidos this Thursday. Carlo Ancelotti led another testing session for the team that faces Egito on Saturday, at Cleveland. The Gabriel Magalhães defender claimed tiredness after the Champions League final and became doubtful for the last friendly match before the Copa of the Mundo.
The Italian coach noted changes compared to the previous training session. Rayan replaced Lucas Paquetá on the right in attack. The young man from Bournemouth formed the offensive quartet with Igor Thiago, Raphinha and Vini Jr. On defense, Léo Pereira was tested in place of Gabriel Magalhães.
Rayan gains opportunity in the starting attack
The 19-year-old striker received a clear chance in the closed activity. Ele had already started well against Panamá and is now fighting for space on the right. Ancelotti maintains the formation with four attackers, but varies the pieces to evaluate options.
Douglas Santos must follow on the left flank in place of Alex Sandro. Igor Thiago took Matheus Cunha’s place for the second training session in a row. The tested formation had Alisson in goal. Wesley, Marquinhos, Léo Pereira and Douglas Santos in defense. Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães in the middle. Rayan, Igor Thiago, Raphinha and Vini Jr. in attack.
- Rayan replaced Lucas Paquetá on the right
- Léo Pereira replaced Gabriel Magalhães
- Igor Thiago maintained position in command of the attack
- Wesley and Douglas Santos followed on the sides
- Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães formed the midfielder duo
Gabriel Magalhães trained separately with the reserves group. Ele participated in the European decision last Saturday for Arsenal and did not play in the defeat of Panamá. The defender will be re-evaluated this Friday. Ele is an important part of the Ancelotti system.
Mistério persists in the team that faces Egito
The duel is scheduled for 7pm on Saturday, on Huntington Bank Field, on Cleveland. Será the last test before Mundo’s Copa debut, on the 13th, against Marrocos, in Nova York-New Jersey. Neymar doesn’t even travel with the delegation and is still undergoing treatment.
Ancelotti did not repeat the lineup in one year of command. The tendency is for the brand to continue in the friendly. The coach observed variations during the week, including with Lucas Paquetá open on the right in the previous training session. Rayan and other young people are given opportunities to show service.
The reserve team also worked with intensity. The press only followed the first 15 minutes of the activity. The rest took place without the presence of journalists. The coaching staff analyzes everyone’s physical performance after the long European season.
Preparação accelerates to Mundial
Seleção disembarked at Estados Unidos with the entire group available, except for injury cases. Training on American soil serves to adjust tactical and physical details. Ancelotti seeks to define the basis of the team that will seek hexa.
Gabriel Magalhães is a regular starter alongside Marquinhos. Sua possible absence makes room for Léo Pereira, who has had recent minutes. Flamengo provided good defenders for the cycle. Outros names like Bremer also appear in rotations.
Rayan, a recent revelation, is experiencing upward momentum in Bournemouth. The attacker left Vasco and established himself at Premier League. Suas’s speed and finishing characteristics draw the attention of the Italian coach.
- The friendly against Egito completes the immediate preparation
- Estreia at Copa takes place on June 13th against Marrocos
- Ancelotti has been running Seleção for a year with several formations tested
- Neymar continues recovery and misses the team in Cleveland
The coaching staff monitors the physical condition of the entire squad. A tight schedule requires care to avoid excessive wear and tear. The focus now is on recovering Gabriel Magalhães and defining the last doubts.
Brasil arrives at Copa with high expectations. Ancelotti has assembled a competitive group and has been testing different combinations to find the ideal balance. Saturday’s friendly offers the last opportunity for adjustments before the tournament.