Rossi in Brazil squad sparks row between Luxemburgo and Casagrande | OneFootball

According to Casagrande, the Brazilian National Team can have a foreign coach, but not a naturalized goalkeeper

The last call-up for the Brazilian National Team in 2025 took place on Monday (03). However, the goalkeepers did not please Galvão and friends, who debated the possibility of the Argentine Rossi from Flamengo obtaining nationality and competing for a spot. The atmosphere heated up.

See how the debate went:

Galvão: Let me ask a crazy question here. What if Rossi becomes naturalized as a Brazilian? He has never played, never set foot on the field for the Argentine National Team. So, what then?

Casagrande: Thinking about naturalizing a player to join the Brazilian national team, I think... that's too much. Great goalkeeper, sensational. But there's no justice in that.

Luxemburgo: Let's think very logically. You don't see a problem with having an Italian as Brazil's coach. So, I don't see a problem with having an Argentine goalkeeper.

Casagrande: I just don't want to naturalize any player and use them in the Brazilian National Team. That's it.

Luxemburgo: But he's not just any player, ‘Casa’. Did you see what he did against Racing (ARG)? He saved the toughest shots, which is what a national team goalkeeper has to do. So, I see no problem at all.

Casagrande: It's different with the coach, ‘Luxa’. Ancelotti is there because we don't have good enough Brazilians.

Luxemburgo: That's your opinion. But I consider that a great disrespect to Brazilian coaches, because we have always been champions with Brazilian coaches. Five-time champions.

Did Luxa and Casão reach a consensus?

The former coach and the former striker continued the debate until Luxemburgo admitted he was upset with Casagrande's remark. Then, Galvão put an end to it, and they moved on to discuss another position on the field.

Did Rossi actually request naturalization?

The Argentine goalkeeper, who has been with Flamengo since 2023, has taken steps to seek Brazilian citizenship. There is still no deadline for Rossi to obtain the documents. However, if the athlete succeeds, there is indeed a possibility of competing for a spot in the Brazilian National Team.

Who did Ancelotti call up for the goal?

The coach of the Brazilian National Team called up Hugo Souza, Bento, and Ederson for the goal. Ancelotti's team will play friendlies against Senegal and Tunisia on the 15th and 18th of this month.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.