Ancelotti Names Brazil Lineup for Friendly Against Panama Brazil’s national football team coach, Carlo Ancelotti, unveiled the starting lineup for the upcoming friendly match against Panama during a press conference held at Granja Comary, near Rio de Janeiro. The announcement was made on Saturday (30), with the match set for 6:30 p.m. Brasília time at the iconic Maracanã Stadium. The Seleção’s squad includes goalkeepers Alisson, defenders Wesley, Bremer, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro, midfielders Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães, and forwards Luiz Henrique, Matheus Cunha, Raphinha, and Vini Jr. The fixture marks Brazil’s final home game before the team departs for the United States to prepare for the upcoming World Cup. Ancelotti emphasized the significance of the match as a farewell to Brazilian fans and the historic Maracanã venue. “An important match for us to say goodbye to our fans and our stadium. Tomorrow everyone will play,” he remarked during the press conference. The Italian coach also highlighted the team’s readiness, noting that the preparation has been “very good” and that the atmosphere in Brazil is “beautiful, clean, lively.” He expressed confidence in the squad’s ability to perform at a high level, stating, “It’s a great opportunity for all of us to do something important for this country.” The team’s final training session at Granja Comary is scheduled for the morning of the match, after which the delegation will travel to Rio de Janeiro for the game. Ancelotti confirmed that the players will face Panama on Sunday, describing the preparation as thorough and focused. The match will serve as a final test before the World Cup, allowing the team to fine-tune strategies and build momentum.#carlo_ancelotti #brazil #panama #maracan_stadium #granja_comary
