WATCH: Carlo Ancelotti asked to call up Neymar to Brazil squad at Carnival
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Ancelotti will announce Brazil’s World Cup squad in May.
Carlo Ancelotti, the Brazilian team’s coach, travelled to Salvador to attend carnival celebrations on the Barra-Ondina circuit.
The Italian coach demonstrated his appreciation for the vitality of regional cultural events. He was spotted in an exclusive box at a brewery that supports the national team.
The visit is a part of the commander’s schedule, which includes visits to other Brazilian carnival centres before he returns to his formal duties with the Confederação Brazileira of Futebol.
On the celebratory evening, Carlo Ancelotti and a group of about ten people stayed in a designated spot on the balcony of the venue. The musicians who led the electric trios were aware of the coach’s presence, which led to many moments of relaxation and direct interaction between the musicians and the manager.
The singer wished the coach success in leading the five-time world champion team during Bell Marques’s time on the circuit, which led to the coach’s first public greeting.
Carlo Ancelotti was told to call up Neymar during Brazil’s musical festival
Léo Santana, a futsal player for Barcelona, used the opportunity to ask directly for Neymar to be called up for the national team’s upcoming games at the end of his address. Carlo Ancelotti burst out laughing as the artist made a joke about the circumstance, requesting “for the love of Deus” that the star be retained in the group.
The coach refrained from making formal announcements regarding squad lists, preferring to keep things informal as the leisure time demanded, but the laid-back response soon caught on with everyone in attendance.
The Brazil coach replied: “Thank you for the advice.”
After having an arthroscopy on his left knee on December 22, Neymar Jr. is now fully recovered. Despite not training regularly for about two weeks, he is expected to make a comeback tonight against Velo Clube in the eighth round of the Paulistão. In order to maximise his effectiveness, Santos have been cautious.
With March being the last FIFA international window before the 2026 World Cup, the club want him to reach his peak. Will he find a spot on Ancelotti’s list?
When will Carlo Ancelotti announce the Brazil squad?
He is expected to name it in May.
Who is Léo Santana?
He is a futsal player who plays for Barcelona.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.