Alex Sandro out of Brazil squad, Ancelotti calls up Kaiki | OneFootball

CBF announced, in the early hours of this Sunday, that left-back Alex Sandro has been cut from the Brazilian National Team’s March friendlies against France and Croatia. The defender was diagnosed with an injury after the draw between Corinthians and Flamengo at Neo Química Arena, during the eighth round of the Brazilian Championship.

Alex Sandro started the match as a starter for Flamengo but was substituted at halftime. The left-back underwent imaging tests, which confirmed a muscle injury in his right thigh.

To replace Alex Sandro, Ancelotti called up left-back Kaiki Bruno from Cruzeiro. This is the first call-up for the young defender, who came up through the youth ranks of the Minas Gerais club.

Alex Sandro is not the first to be cut from coach Carlo Ancelotti’s list. Last week, goalkeeper Alisson, from Liverpool, suffered a right thigh injury and was also withdrawn. Hugo Souza, from Corinthians, was called up to replace him.

Brazil’s Fixtures

The Brazilian National Team faces France, the current World Cup runners-up, this Thursday at 5 p.m. (Brasília time) at Gillette Stadium in Boston. The match against Croatia will take place on March 31 (Tuesday), starting at 9 p.m., at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.

The Brazilian delegation began arriving last Sunday in Orlando, United States. The last to report will be Hugo Souza (Corinthians), Kaiki Bruno (Cruzeiro), and Danilo (Flamengo), since they played on Sunday.

The training sessions led by coach Carlo Ancelotti will be held at ESPN WWSC, whose facilities served as the base for the Brazilian National Team during the 2024 Copa América. The only activity outside this training center will be on the eve of the match against Croatia, on the 30th, as it will be held at Camping World Stadium, the venue of the game.

Recall the full squad list:

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