Brazil coach Ancelotti: ‘Wesley is doing well at Roma, I’m satisfied’

ROME, ITALY – MARCH 01: Wesley of AS Roma in the course of the Serie A match between AS Roma and Juventus FC at Stadio Olimpico on March 01, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Picture by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photos)

Roma wing-back Wesley has earned reward from Carlo Ancelotti because the Brazil coach weighs up his choices forward of the upcoming World Cup.

The Brazilian is having fun with a powerful debut season in Serie A, shortly adapting to the tactical calls for of Italian soccer underneath Gian Piero Gasperini. With 35 appearances, 4 objectives and two assists throughout all competitions, Wesley has emerged as one among Roma’s standout performers following his summer time arrival.

Ancelotti, who’s getting ready to finalise his squad after upcoming friendlies in opposition to France and Croatia, admitted there are nonetheless solely a handful of locations accessible, and competitors stays fierce, significantly in huge areas.

“There are 4 or 5 locations nonetheless open, and we now have many doubts,” he advised SBT Brasil, with quotes through TuttoMercatoWeb.

Brazil boss Ancelotti praises Roma man Wesley

Regardless of acknowledging a relative scarcity of conventional full-backs in comparison with earlier Brazilian generations, Ancelotti singled out Wesley as a constructive improvement.

“We’ve gamers prepared in that place: the younger Wesley is doing very effectively at Roma. For our crew, I’m happy.”

His kind in Italy has put him firmly in competition for a spot in Brazil’s last squad, with the nationwide crew trying to refresh its choices on the flanks. Wesley’s attacking output and skill to settle shortly in a demanding league have strengthened his case at a vital second within the choice course of.

Ancelotti additionally hinted at tactical flexibility if doubts stay, suggesting he might deploy central defenders in huge roles to keep up steadiness.

“An important factor is the crew’s steadiness,” he stated. “You probably have a winger who pushes ahead rather a lot, you don’t at all times want a full-back doing the identical.”

Even so, Wesley’s rise provides Brazil a pure resolution, and one that might but safe him a spot on the largest stage.

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