Ancelotti scouts Brazão at Bahia v Santos before squad reveal | OneFootball

The match between Bahia and Santos on Sunday has a distinguished presence. Coach Carlo Ancelotti was present at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador (BA) and received a personalized jersey from coach Rogério Ceni. Santos' president, Marcelo Teixeira, also gifted the Brazilian national team's coach.

The Italian coach is preparing to announce the call-ups for the last two rounds of the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The call-up will be on Monday.

Ancelotti included players from Bahia and Santos on the preliminary list. Midfielder Jean Lucas represents the Tricolor. On the Alvinegro side, there are goalkeeper Gabriel Brazão and midfielder Neymar.

However, Neymar will not be on the field on Sunday in Salvador. The number 10 is suspended due to the accumulation of yellow cards.

Ancelotti will announce on Monday, at 3:30 pm (Brasília time), the list of 23 players who will be called up for the last two commitments of the Brazilian national team in the World Cup Qualifiers.

In third place in the qualifying table, with 25 points and already guaranteed a spot in the World Cup, Brazil hosts Chile on September 4th, at 9:30 pm, at the Maracanã. Then, Brazil visits Bolivia on the 9th, at 8:30 pm, in El Alto.

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