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Ancelotti sets Brazil's defense and attack as midfield remains uncertain

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Last updated Nov 11, 2026

Ancelotti sets Brazil's defense and attack as midfield remains uncertain

Summary

Brazil's national team, managed by Carlo Ancelotti, conducted a full training session in Singapore on November 11 ahead of their friendly against Japan on November 14. The defensive lineup appears settled with Bento in goal and a back four of Wesley, Jair, Gabriel Magalhães, and Douglas Santos. Raphinha will lead the attack, supported by Vinicius Júnior and Estêvão. Midfield selections, however, are still unclear as Ancelotti continues to experiment with various combinations, including Marlon Gomes, Gabriel Bontempo, Andrey Santos, and João Gomes in different formations. Brazil's final match of 2026 is scheduled for November 17 against Singapore.

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By the Numbers

•Brazil trains in Singapore ahead of friendly against Japan on November 14.
•Ancelotti finalizes defense and attack but questions remain in midfield.
•Bruno Guimarães continues with individual training as he manages workload.
•Raphinha confirmed as captain in Marquinhos' absence for the upcoming matches.
•Brazil's last match of 2026 is scheduled against Singapore on November 17.

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The Brazilian national team held another full-team training session this Wednesday (11) in Singapore under Carlo Ancelotti. According to ge, the session suggested that the defensive and attacking line...
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