Pedro hopeful of Brazil start against Australia as Ancelotti weighs options | OneFootball

Brazil face Australia on Friday 25, with Flamengo striker Pedro hopeful of a start as Carlo Ancelotti finalises selections. Kick-off is 7.05am Brasília time.

GE reports that Ancelotti has not yet fixed his starting side during small-sided work, although early hints have emerged.

On Tuesday 22, Pedro trained alongside and close to Raphinha for most of the session. Ancelotti has another workout in Brisbane before a Thursday 24 flight to Townsville.

Fellow Flamengo forward Samuel Lino is also in the squad for this international window, but he faces fierce competition on the left, a role that belongs to Vinícius Jr.

Both are among 26 players called for the new run of friendlies. Pedro returns to the national team after a serious left knee injury in 2024, while Samuel Lino builds on previous call-ups.

The match will be played at Queensland Country Bank Stadium. TV Globo will air it free to air, Sportv will show it on pay TV, and Ge TV will stream it on YouTube.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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