Ancelotti ‘tested’ Éderson at right-back as Danilo faces competition

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·11 juin 2026

Ancelotti ‘tested’ Éderson at right-back as Danilo faces competition

Danilo is expected to start for Brazil in their World Cup opener against Morocco on Saturday, 13, in Boston, but Carlo Ancelotti has been trialling alternatives at right-back after Wesley’s withdrawal through injury.

UOL Esporte reports that Ancelotti alternated Éderson, Danilo and Ibanez on the right in training, with the most recent call-up tested in a new role.

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The CBF removed Wesley after he suffered a left-leg injury in the friendly against Egypt. Éderson, a midfielder at Atalanta, was called up to replace him.

Danilo remains the primary option, having been selected for this squad as a full-back rather than a centre-back. Ibanez, of Al Ahli, can also operate there.

Brazil’s opener against Morocco kicks off at 19:00 Brasília time on Saturday.

Source: Coluna Do Fla