Ederson on return to Brazil squad and hopes for the 2026 World Cup | OneFootball

Cut from five call-ups to the Brazilian National Team due to injuries, goalkeeper Ederson will have his first opportunity under the management of the technical staff led by Carlo Ancelotti during this FIFA Date.

“It's never easy to get injured. For me, it always happened close to the FIFA Dates. I was upset, but it strengthened my desire to be present and to be in another World Cup. I don't know if I would have been the starter if I had been available at all those times, but the work and dedication would have been the same,” said Ederson during the press conference held this Wednesday.

The last time he played for Brazil was in November of last year, in a 1-1 draw against Uruguay in the World Cup Qualifiers. In the last FIFA Date, in October, the goalkeeper was cut due to an injury.

After a long period away, Ederson highlighted the excitement of returning to defend the National Team.

“Being away from the National Team for a period creates expectation and anxiety. It's a joy to return. I'm happy and pleased with another opportunity. I hope to meet the expectations in training and if I get to play. We have a group with great athletes that needs time to assimilate what the coach asks. Many players are getting opportunities, which is good, although being close to the World Cup, it's more risky,” stated the 32-year-old goalkeeper.

World Cup 2026

Ederson, who has been called up 89 times in his career, hopes to participate in his third World Cup. However, the goalkeeper knows that nothing is guaranteed.

“It always creates expectation now that it's very close. I was left out due to injury. My expectation is high. No one has a guaranteed spot, only Ancelotti. There's a lot of quality, he will have a headache,” he commented.

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