Why Martinelli missed Carlo Ancelotti's squad, the reason explained | OneFootball

Even while enjoying an excellent spell at Fluminense and being one of the key pillars of the tricolor midfield, defensive midfielder Martinelli was left out of the latest call-up for the Brazil National Football Team, led by Carlo Ancelotti, before the final World Cup squad is announced.

There was expectation over a possible call-up not only because of his recent performances, but also because of the player’s profile: young, an undisputed starter, on the rise, and in excellent physical condition. Even so, the No. 8’s name did not appear on the list.

According to reporting by ge, Martinelli continues to be monitored by the national team’s coaching staff and is seen as a player with future potential. However, for the next World Cup, the possibility of a call-up is considered extremely remote.

Behind the scenes at the CBF, the assessment is that Fluminense’s midfielder has the technical and physical quality to play for the national team. The player is recognized for his ability to play out from the back, his intensity in marking, and his build-up play from defense, a role he performs with distinction at the Rio club.

On the other hand, the profile Ancelotti is looking for at this moment is different. For the friendlies leading up to the final World Cup squad list, the priority has been midfielders who play as box-to-box options, with a greater attacking presence, runs into the final third, and direct involvement in goals.

That model explains recent call-ups such as Danilo Barbosa, of Botafogo, and also Gabriel Sara, of Galatasaray, players who operate with more attacking characteristics in midfield.

Even without a call-up at this moment, Martinelli remains highly regarded on the national scene. An undisputed starter for Fluminense, the midfielder is internally viewed as one of the squad’s important pieces and remains on the national team’s radar for the next cycle.

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