Ancelotti drafts Brazil XI for Australia with Pedro of Flamengo in frame | OneFootball

Brazil have begun preparations for Friday’s meeting with Australia, the first step of the 2030 World Cup cycle. According to Coluna Do Fla, Carlo Ancelotti sketched an initial XI during training on Wednesday 23 in Brisbane, with Pedro among the starters.

The provisional lineup is Hugo Souza, Vanderson, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, Douglas Santos, Danilo Santos, Bruno Guimarães, Estêvão, Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha and Pedro.

Ancelotti has not finalised his team and will do so in training on Thursday 24 in Brisbane, before travelling to Townsville, venue for the Australia fixture. The decision will shape the start of the new cycle.

Pedro arrives in outstanding form for Flamengo and is aiming to seize the moment to cement his place. The number nine, Flamengo’s leading scorer in 2026, scored the winner against Red Bull Bragantino on Sunday 20.

Brazil face Australia on Friday 25 at the Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville, at seven, Brasília time. The sides meet again on 29 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, at the same time.

The Seleção then face India for the first time on the third of October at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, also known as Salt Lake Stadium, in the city of Calcutta. Samuel Lino is in contention but competes with Vinícius Júnior, Brazil’s standout at present.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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