Vacation booked for Ancelotti through World Cup ticket purchase.
Unwind at Last: Ancelotti Steps into Brazil's Helm
It's been a whirlwind for Carlo Ancelotti since departing Real Madrid. Stepping right into the Seleção, he's been plunged into World Cup qualifiers, bulldozing his way through challenges. Recent triumph over Paraguay secured Brazil's spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament, to be held in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
Record-breaking List Awaits
With a charismatic smile, Ancelotti whispered, "First, I'll take a vacation." But don't expect this workaholic to stay idle for long. "We still have a lot of work to do," he admits. With Brazil now safely nestled in third place in the South American qualifying table, the stakes have never been higher.
A Single Goal Tells the Story
Despite a rocky start against Ecuador, Brazil's fighting spirit triumphed against the Paraguayan challenges. In a nail-biting match, Vinícius Jr. sealed the victory with a powerful header mere moments before the break. The Real Madrid professional's goal marked Brazil's first under Ancelotti's helm.
Ancelotti's Too Busy for a Holiday
"I'm very happy with this result," Vinícius Jr. beamed after the final whistle. "Now the coach has more time to work, to see what we can improve." And improve they shall. With a loaded roster of top-tier talent at his disposal, Ancelotti has his work cut out for him as he prepares to unveil his formidable squad for the upcoming qualifiers against Chile and Bolivia.
A Question Mark over Neymar's Return
Ancelotti, however, must address one crucial issue before revealing his lineup: Neymar's health. Despite a warm embrace between the two at the hotel, Neymar's return to action remains uncertain. The star player continues to nurse an injury. If fit, Neymar's versatility on the field will be invaluable to Ancelotti, who knows that every player counts in the race for the trophy.
[1] Alisson, Bento, Hugo Souza, Alex Sandro, Carlos Augusto, Wesley, Vanderson, Alexsandro, Beraldo, Marquinhos, Leo Ortiz, Danilo, Andreas Pereira, Andrey Santos, Bruno Guimarães, Casemiro, Ederson, Gerson, Antony, Raphinha, Gabriel Martinelli, Matheus Cunha, Richarlison, and Estêvão are part of the initial 26-man squad announced for the upcoming qualifiers. Neymar is not part of the roster due to injury.
Sports are on the horizon for Ancelotti, as he prepares his formidable squad for upcoming football matches. With Neymar's return uncertain due to injury, the focus will be on top-tier talent like Ederson, Alisson, Raphinha, and Richarlison to lead Brazil in their quest for victory in the World Cup qualifiers.
