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World Cup qualifiers: Ancelotti dropped Neymar, Rodrygo and Vinícius.
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He called up Kaio Jorge, Caio Henrique, Douglas Santos, João Pedro and Luiz Henrique.
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He explained that Only fully fit players make his squad.
Ancelotti left Neymar and Rodrygo out of Brazil’s 26-man squad for September’s World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Bolivia.
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Neymar is injured, Rodrygo is still recovering, and Vinícius serves a suspension.
Ancelotti moved fast to replace them, calling Kaio Jorge, Caio Henrique, Douglas Santos, João Pedro and Luiz Henrique.
He wants players who can step in right away and perform.
On selection, Ancelotti told ESPN Brazil that national-team players must be at “100 per cent physical condition,” so he will pick those fully ready to compete.
He added he had not given personal explanations because the players “perfectly know the idea of the national team” and can contact him — “Rodrygo has my number, Neymar does too.”
In short, Ancelotti has put availability and sharpness ahead of reputation.
As Brazil head into the World Cup qualifiers, the coach will rely on fit players who can deliver immediately.
