Former Palmeiras defender called up for Brazil friendly with Croatia

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·27 March 2026

Former Palmeiras defender called up for Brazil friendly with Croatia

The Brazil national team will have a new addition for next Tuesday’s friendly against Croatia. This Thursday, hours after the loss to France in Boston, head coach Carlo Ancelotti decided to call up center-back Vitor Reis to join the squad.

Developed by Palmeiras, the defender currently plays for Girona in Spain, on loan from Manchester City. The 20-year-old is expected in Orlando on Friday night and will already take part in Saturday’s training session with the rest of the players.

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Ancelotti lost an option in defense during this FIFA international window after Gabriel Magalhães was ruled out with an injury. In addition, Marquinhos’ physical condition is also a concern. The defender missed the friendly against France due to pain in his hip area, but there is hope he will be available to bolster the team against Croatia.

The other options for the position are: Léo Pereira, Bremer, Ibañez and Danilo.

While the national team will have Vitor Reis as a reinforcement on one hand, it could suffer another setback on the other. Forward Raphinha left the match against the French at halftime with muscle pain in his right thigh and will be reevaluated by the medical staff this Friday.

Brazil will face Croatia next Tuesday at 9 p.m. (Brasília time) at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. This will be Ancelotti’s final test before drawing up the definitive squad list for the 2026 World Cup.

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