Ancelotti praises Breno Bidon's impact in Brazil friendly v India | OneFootball

Breno Bidon wrapped up his first call-up to Brazil’s senior national team with a positive assessment from Carlo Ancelotti. After Brazil’s 4-0 win over India last Saturday (3) in Kolkata, the coach highlighted the Corinthians midfielder’s contribution and commented on the performances of the players who received their first opportunities with the Seleção during this FIFA window.

At 21, Bidon was used in Brazil’s last two matches of the international window. After staying on the bench in the first friendly against Australia, the Corinthians player made his senior team debut in the second meeting with the Australians and again got minutes against India.

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When analyzing the new names observed during the preparation period, Ancelotti included the Timão player among those who left a positive impression.

“Getting to know these players better, I think Jair played very well, Bontempo was better in the first game than in the second. Breno (Bidon) came on and showed his qualities. Arthur Dias did very well, the goalkeepers too. In these aspects, we’re doing very well,” he said in a press conference after the win over India last Saturday.

Bidon gets more space against India

Breno Bidon’s first appearance in the senior national team shirt came in the second friendly against Australia. On that occasion, the midfielder came on in the closing minutes and stayed on the field for about eight minutes.

Against India, Ancelotti gave the Corinthians player more time. Bidon came on in the 22nd minute of the second half in place of Estêvão and played around 23 minutes in Brazil’s win.

During his time on the pitch, the Corinthians player completed 12 of the 13 passes he attempted. The youngster also looked for through balls and tried a long-range shot that was blocked by the opposing defense.

The 4-0 win featured goals from Estêvão, Pedro, and Samuel Lino, who found the net twice. In addition to Bidon, Corinthians was also represented on the field by Matheuzinho, who started at right-back. Hugo Souza completed the trio of Corinthians players called up, but remained an unused option on the bench.

Ancelotti assesses the observation period

The FIFA window served for the Brazilian coach to broaden his evaluation of players who had not yet played for the senior team. In total, nine players made their first appearances for Brazil during the friendlies.

Besides Breno Bidon and Matheuzinho, Pedro Morisco, Otávio, Arthur Dias, Jair, Mauro Júnior, Martinelli, and Gabriel Bontempo also made their debuts.

Ancelotti said the games helped the coaching staff form a clearer picture for the next squad list. The Italian also indicated that other young players may get more space in future opportunities.

“A very interesting period. I have a much clearer idea for the next call-up. Obviously, we’re not going to change much, but we have to develop other young players who were not here in this window but will be in the next one,” Ancelotti added.

The next international window is scheduled for November, when Brazil will play friendlies against Singapore and Japan. Bidon, Matheuzinho, and Hugo Souza are now waiting to find out whether they will remain among the coach’s options.

Trio returns to Corinthians

With their time with the Brazilian national team over, the three players now turn their focus back to Corinthians. Breno Bidon, Matheuzinho, and Hugo Souza are expected back at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava on Tuesday (6).

There will be little preparation time for Timão’s next match. On Wednesday (7) at 7:30 p.m., the team will face Internacional at Beira-Rio in the 29th round of the Brazilian Championship.

Fernando Diniz’s coaching staff will assess the physical condition of the called-up players before deciding how to use the trio against the team from Rio Grande do Sul.

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