Alisson Becker excluded from Brazil squad for upcoming international friendlies

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker will not join the Brazil national team for upcoming friendlies against Australia and India. The announcement arrived shortly before the club's Champions League match against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti stated the decision was made to prioritize younger players while managing the 33-year-old’s involvement. Alisson has earned 83 caps for his country and recently featured in Liverpool's 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid. The rest period allows the goalkeeper to remain in England during the upcoming international break later this month. He is expected to be available for Liverpool's match against Manchester City when the club season resumes in October.

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