Estêvão, Marquinhos, Bento among Brazil squad arriving at Granja Comary | OneFootball

The first players called up by coach Carlo Ancelotti to defend the Brazilian National Team in the Qualifiers presented themselves on Sunday night. Goalkeeper Bento, defender Marquinhos, and forward Estêvão are already at Granja Comary.

In the last two rounds of the Qualifiers, the team faces Chile and Bolivia. The first match will be played at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) this Thursday, at Maracanã. The last duel is scheduled for 7:30 pm on September 9, at the Municipal Stadium of El Alto.

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The first training for the Qualifiers duels will be held this Monday, starting at 4 pm, at Granja Comary. The press will only be able to follow the first 15 minutes of the activity led by Carlo Ancelotti's technical team.

With 25 points earned in 16 rounds, behind Argentina (35) and Ecuador (25), the Brazilian National Team occupies the third position in the South American Qualifiers. However, the canary team already has a guaranteed classification for the 2026 edition of the World Cup.

Estêvão comments on adaptation to European football and projects duels for the National Team

One of the players called up for the Brazilian National Team for the FIFA date in September celebrated the good moment he is experiencing in European football. Recently arrived at Chelsea, Estêvão highlighted the adaptation to the English style of play and the positive impact this has brought to his career.

“Man, very happy. Changing countries is never easy, but thank God I'm adapting in the best possible way. I'm managing to help my teammates at Chelsea, so I think I came much more prepared physically and mentally to contribute more and more,” said the athlete in an interview with CBF TV.

Estêvão did not hide his happiness to share the call with João Pedro and Andrey Santos, Chelsea teammates. In addition, the player projected the challenges of the National Team in the next commitments. “We three were happy to be here, result of day-to-day work. Now it's time to focus on the games, start at Maracanã with the support of our fans and then face the altitude of Bolivia, which is never easy. But, God willing, everything will work out,” he concluded.

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