New face in preliminary squad: Ancelotti plans to scout at the World Cup 👀 | OneFootball

The preliminary list for the Brazilian National Team call-up features a NEW FACE: the forward Rayan, formerly of Vasco and currently at Bournemouth.

The player appears for the first time on this preliminary list and could be a new addition for the friendlies against France on the 26th in Boston, and Croatia on the 31st in Orlando.

Rayan has played six games since joining Bournemouth, with two goals and one assist. He was only not a starter in his debut.

Besides him, TWO other forwards might get a chance with an eye on the World Cup. This includes Endrick and Igor Thiago.

Igor Thiago has played 30 times for Brentford this season, scoring 19 goals - 18 in the Premier League. Only Haaland (22) has more.

Endrick has reached 10 matches for Lyon, with five goals and three assists.

Brazil National Team Schedule 🇧🇷

The call-up for the friendlies against France and Croatia will be on March 16th, at the CBF headquarters in Rio de Janeiro.

Brazil's World Cup debut, against Morocco, is scheduled for June 13th, at 7 PM (Brasília time), in the United States.

Besides Morocco, Brazil will also face Scotland and Haiti in Group C of the World Cup.

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