‘Scandal’? Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil squad choices raise eyebrows in Spain

Carlo Ancelotti will as soon as once more be accountable for the Brazilian nationwide staff on Tuesday (9), because the Canarinho journey to El Alto for the ultimate spherical of the South American Qualifiers. The Italian coach’s selections over squad choice and participant utilization have attracted vital consideration, significantly in Spain.

Spanish newspaper Sport has described it as a “scandal” that Ancelotti is contemplating beginning Raphinha in opposition to Bolivia. Journalist Joaquim Piera highlighted the ‘horrible altitude’ and urged that, in his view, taking part in the Barcelona ahead beneath such circumstances is an pointless danger.

“The scandal is taking form. Carlo Ancelotti doubled down and had Raphinha coaching among the many starters for Tuesday’s match within the daunting altitude of El Alto (metropolitan space of La Paz), within the recreation that closes out the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in opposition to Bolivia, the place Brazil are taking part in for… nothing. Completely nothing. They’ve been certified since June. The Andeans, then again, are chasing a win that might take them to the playoffs, offered Venezuela slip up at house in opposition to Colombia,” wrote the paper.

Actual Madrid vs Barcelona: Ancelotti’s selections spark debate

Piera additionally urged that Ancelotti may be favouring gamers from his former membership, Actual Madrid. The declare stems from the truth that he didn’t name up Vinicius. [suspended for the first game of the FIFA window]Rodrygo, or Eder Militao, whereas Raphinha has continued to function repeatedly.

“Carletto’s double customary between his ‘personal’ Actual Madrid and Barça on this FIFA window is obtrusive,” the article famous. “The Brazilian trio from Los Blancos — Vinicius (who, after serving his suspension, may play this Tuesday in Bolivia), Rodrygo, and Militao — had been left to relaxation within the Spanish capital.

“In the meantime, Raphinha, who holds the identical standing as Vini within the nationwide staff, not solely needed to cross the Atlantic for 2 matches with nothing at stake, however can also be set to start out each video games,” it added.

The official line-up for the match in opposition to Bolivia has not been launched, however within the final coaching session earlier than travelling to altitude, Raphinha was included among the many starters. Ancelotti has additionally indicated he would possibly use the fixture to offer minutes to gamers who didn’t function in opposition to Chile within the 3–0 win on the Maracana final Thursday (4).

“The presence of Barça’s participant in Bolivia is senseless, since Brazil will discipline a line-up stuffed with reserves. On Sunday, Carletto ran many experiments, suggesting he’ll give time to those that didn’t function within the 3–0 win over Chile at Maracana,” Piera added.

Brazil’s last official match earlier than the World Cup

The conflict in opposition to Bolivia can be Brazil’s final official fixture forward of the 2026 World Cup. After this, Ancelotti’s squad are anticipated to play friendlies, with particulars and opponents but to be confirmed.

Already certified for the event in the USA, Mexico, and Canada in June and July 2026, Brazil sit second within the standings, behind runaway leaders Argentina.

Bolivia, then again, will play a very powerful match of their qualifying marketing campaign. La Verde should beat Brazil and hope for a slip-up from Venezuela, who host Colombia, to safe a spot within the qualifying playoffs.

This text was initially printed on Trivela.

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