Martinelli was on Ancelotti’s preliminary Brazil squad list | OneFootball

The midfielder’s presence among the pre-selected players created internal expectations; his absence from the final list caught the tricolor board by surprise

The release of coach Carlo Ancelotti’s final squad list for Brazil’s friendlies against Australia and India brought both a revelation and a cold shower behind the scenes at Fluminense. According to journalist Victor Lessa, midfielder Martinelli, one of the pillars of the tricolor team, was on the Italian coach’s preliminary call-up list but was ultimately left out of the final squad.

The confirmation that the player was among the pre-selected names only increased the tricolor board’s surprise at his final omission. At the club, there was strong confidence that the midfielder would be called up, which would bring important recognition for his performances and increase his market value with a future sale in mind.

Despite the frustration, the midfielder handled the situation with resilience and maturity, staying focused on Fluminense and aware that, by making the preliminary list, he is on the national team coaching staff’s radar.

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