Alisson has been left out of the Brazil squad ahead of the November international break.
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker in training for Brazil
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker in training for Brazil
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has announced his squad for November’s friendlies against Japan and Singapore, continuing to prioritise youth as the five-time world champions rebuild following a disappointing 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Brazil will face Japan in Singapore on November 14 before taking on the hosts three days later. The squad features nine players of Olympic age and 15 under the age of 23, highlighting an aggressive push towards generational renewal.
“During this period leading up to 2027, we must carry out this work to find a clear direction,” Ancelotti told reporters on Thursday.
“I believe that by the first friendly matches of 2028, as the [World Cup] qualifiers begin and preparations for the Copa America get underway, we’ll have a more established team. We need to make the most of 2027 to carry out this renewal.”
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has been left out of Brazil’s 26-man squad, with Ancelotti opting to assess younger options between the posts.
Bento, Lucas Perri and Coritiba youngster Morisco were selected as the three goalkeepers. However, Ancelotti stressed that Alisson remains Brazil’s undisputed first choice, with the upcoming fixtures providing an opportunity to evaluate the squad’s goalkeeping depth.
“We don’t need to test Alisson [for example],” the former Real Madrid coach added. “We know him very well. He is the best goalkeeper.
“When the Copa America begins, he will be called up, and it’s the same for the others. Right now, it’s time to observe, refresh the squad, and help young players reach their full potential.”
Alisson, who was also left out of Brazil’s squad during the September/October international break, will remain at Liverpool during the upcoming break, avoiding long-haul travel to Southeast Asia. He is expected to return to the Selecao squad when competitive fixtures resume.
Below is Brazil’s full squad:
Goalkeepers: Bento (Al Nassr), Lucas Perri (Torino), Pedro Morisco (Coritiba).
Defenders: Arthur Dias (Athletico Paranaense), Carlos Augusto (Inter Milan), Douglas Santos (Zenit), Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal), Jair Cunha (Nottingham Forest), Jonathan Jesus (Cruzeiro), Vanderson (Monaco), Vitor Reis (Manchester City), Wesley (Roma).
Midfielders: André (Corinthians), Andrey Santos (Manchester United), Bruno Guimarães (Arsenal), Danilo (Botafogo), Gabriel Bontempo (Santos), João Gomes (Aston Villa), Marlon Gomes (Shakhtar Donetsk).
Forwards: Alisson Santana (Shakhtar Donetsk), Allan (Manchester City), Estêvão (Chelsea), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rayan (Bournemouth), Endrick and Vinícius Júnior (both Real Madrid).
Estes são os convocados para fechar 2026! 🇧🇷
Japão e Singapura, aí vamos nós ✈️
#BateNoPeito https://t.co/jOPiBkEB56
— brasil (@CBF_Futebol) October 29, 2026
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