Ancelotti calls up Vitinho to replace Vanderson in Brazil squad | OneFootball

This Thursday, coach Carlo Ancelotti called up right-back Vitinho from Botafogo for the Brazilian National Team's friendlies in the upcoming FIFA date. The player will replace Vanderson, who was injured while playing for Monaco.

With this, the Botafogo right-back is once again called by Ancelotti to wear the yellow jersey. Vitinho made his debut for the Brazilian National Team in the defeat against Bolivia in El Alto, in a match valid for the last round of the South American Qualifiers.

Vitinho: numbers at Botafogo

At Botafogo since the end of 2024, Vitinho has participated in 65 matches, scored two goals, and contributed with four assists, in addition to winning a Brazilian Championship and a Copa Libertadores. This year, he has played 49 games, scored one goal, and provided three assists.

National Team Schedule

With Vitinho in the squad, Brazil will play the first friendly on October 10th against South Korea at 8 AM (Brasília time) at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. Then, on the 14th, they will play the last friendly of the FIFA date against Japan at 7:30 AM.

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