Ancelotti shapes Brazil XI with Flamengo's Pedro, likely line-up | OneFootball

Pedro and Samuel Lino are available to Carlo Ancelotti

The Brazilian National Team began preparations for the clash against Australia, scheduled for Friday (25). The match, the first of the 2030 World Cup cycle, carries special significance for Carlo Ancelotti. This Wednesday (23), in Brisbane, the coach outlined an initial lineup for the match, with Pedro, of Flamengo, among the starters.

WHAT IS BRAZIL’S PROBABLE LINEUP?

Hugo Souza; Vanderson, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães and Douglas Santos; Danilo Santos and Bruno Guimarães; Estêvão, Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha and Pedro.

IS BRAZIL’S LINEUP ALREADY DECIDED?

It is worth noting that Ancelotti has not yet ‘made the final call’ and only outlined the initial lineup. Therefore, the Brazilian National Team will train again this Thursday (24), in Brisbane, before traveling to Townsville, where the match against Australia will take place. During that session, the coach will decide the starting team for the debut of the new cycle.

HOW DOES PEDRO ARRIVE FOR THE MATCH?

Pedro is in great form at Flamengo and comes into the FIFA international window with momentum. The center forward is therefore trying to make the most of the expectations around him to finally establish himself in the Brazilian National Team. Flamengo’s top scorer in 2026, the number 9 scored the winning goal in the match against Red Bull Bragantino on Sunday (20).

WHAT ARE BRAZIL’S COMMITMENTS IN THIS FIFA WINDOW?

This Friday (25), Brazil face Australia at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, in Townsville, at 7 a.m. (Brasília time). In addition, the teams will meet again on the 29th, this time at Suncorp Stadium, in Brisbane, at the same time.

After that, the Brazilian National Team will face India for the first time in history. The unprecedented match will take place on October 3 at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. The venue is also known as Salt Lake Stadium, in the city of Kolkata.

SAMUEL LINO IS COMPETING FOR A SPOT

Samuel Lino is also available to Ancelotti for the FIFA window commitments. However, the Flamengo player will not have an easy time in the battle for space. That is because the forward plays in the same position as Vinícius Júnior, currently Brazil’s main star.

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