New Face in Brazil's Preliminary Squad: Ancelotti Plans to Scout at the World Cup The Brazilian National Team has added a new player to its preliminary squad for upcoming friendlies, with forward Rayan making his debut on the list. The 23-year-old, who previously played for Vasco and is now with Bournemouth, has been included in the call-up for matches against France on March 26 in Boston and Croatia on March 31 in Orlando. This marks Rayan’s first appearance on the squad, and he has already made an impact since joining Bournemouth, scoring two goals and providing one assist in six appearances. He was not a starting selection in his debut but has since earned his place in the preliminary group. In addition to Rayan, two other forwards are being considered for potential inclusion in the World Cup squad. Endrick, who has made 10 appearances for Lyon this season, has scored five goals and recorded three assists. Igor Thiago, meanwhile, has been a standout performer for Brentford, playing 30 matches and scoring 19 goals, with 18 of those coming in the Premier League. Thiago’s tally places him second in the league behind Erling Haaland, who has 22 goals. Both players are seen as key prospects for Brazil’s World Cup campaign. The call-up for the friendlies against France and Croatia is set for March 16 at the CBF headquarters in Rio de Janeiro. Brazil’s World Cup opener against Morocco is scheduled for June 13 at 7 p.m. Brasília time in the United States. The team will also face Scotland and Haiti in Group C of the tournament. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in Portuguese here.#france #brasilian_national_team #rayan #bournemouth #croatia
