Freshly appointed as Brazil’s head coach, Carlo Ancelotti is already making waves with his choices. As he prepares his first squad for the World Cup qualifiers starting in June, the Italian coach has decided to rest several key players after a long season.
Among the absentees in this first list is Rodrygo, the Real Madrid forward, who will not be part of the squad for the matches against Ecuador and Paraguay on June 5 and 10. According to TNT Sport Brazil, Ancelotti made this decision after discussing it with the player.
Rodrygo, recovering from physical and mental exhaustion following the European season, has agreed to skip these matches to fully recover before returning stronger for the national team.
Rodrygo Left Out for the First Time
This decision aligns with a long-term strategy, as Ancelotti aims to preserve his key players for future competitions while allowing them to rest.
The World Cup qualifiers will continue in the coming months, and the coach wants to build a fully fit squad to achieve the best possible result.
The matches against Ecuador and Paraguay will provide Ancelotti with an opportunity to make his first adjustments as head coach while focusing on his players’ physical well-being.
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