Liverpool Given Alisson Fitness Hint After Squad Decision
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker named in Brazil's 55-man provisional World Cup squad, indicating his recovery from injury is nearing completion.
- On Monday, Brazil submitted its 55-man provisional squad to FIFA for the 2026 World Cup, marking the first step toward finalizing the tournament roster.
- The Selecao placed fifth in South American qualifying for the expanded 48-team competition and are drawn in Group C alongside Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland.
- Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker was named in the provisional squad despite missing nine Reds games, while head coach Carlo Ancelotti excluded 19-year-old forward Estevao Willian, vowing he "will only call up players who are physically ready."
- Brazil will reveal the final selection on May 18, ahead of the June 1 FIFA deadline, trimming the provisional group into a final squad of 23 to 26 players.
- Warm-Up friendlies against Panama and Egypt are scheduled before the tournament, as the team aims to improve on past quarter-final exits in the expanded 48-team competition.
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Carlo Ancelotti, the coach of the Brazilian national team, has sent Fifa a provisional list of 55 players for the World Cup. Only 26 will remain next week.
The 34-year-old could go to the World Cup in the summer. ÖFB team leader Rangnick also named 53 players.
2026 World Cup: Neymar included in Brazil's provisional squad
Santos forward, Neymar Jr, has been included in Brazil’s 55-man provisional squad for the 2026 World Cup. Head coach, Carlo Ancelotti has not included the injured Chelsea forward Estevao Willian. Ancelotti has always added Neymar to his provisional squads, but he always missed out in the final selection. The 34-year-old is working relentlessly to prove his fitness ahead of next month’s tournament. This is because Ancelotti has vowed that he “wil…
Neymar Jr. is part of the prelist of 55 candidates from Brazil's World Cup 2026 team. After overcoming a physical recovery process, the striker is profiled as a key piece in the planning of the "Canarinha" for the contest that begins in June.
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