Bruno Guimarães returned to full training in Singapore as manager Carlo Ancelotti weighed a return to a 4-2-4 formation with Rayan in attack ahead of Saturday’s match.
The Brazilian national team had its entire core group available on Thursday at the Jalan Besar Stadium, marking the fourth training session under Ancelotti in preparation for upcoming friendlies against Japan and Singapore, according to UOL.
While all 25 called-up players were present at the camp earlier in the week, Guimarães had followed a customized load management program due to fatigue from recent Arsenal fixtures and the long journey to Asia. By Thursday, every squad member participated without restrictions.
With the midfielder back on the pitch, Ancelotti restored what the technical staff regards as the side’s foundational spine. That group features Wesley at right-back, Douglas Santos on the left, Gabriel Magalhães anchoring the central defense, Guimarães in midfield, alongside Raphinha, Vini Jr., and Estevão leading the frontline.
The technical staff plans to continue evaluating different options in goal across the two November fixtures, utilizing a distinct starter for each match, ESPN Brasil reported.
Coritiba goalkeeper Pedro Morisco is slated to start Saturday’s match against Japan, while Lucas Perri is expected to take over for Tuesday’s fixture against Singapore.
“Now is the time to observe, renew, and develop the young players,” Ancelotti said when discussing the selection of his three goalkeepers, while also confirming that Alisson remains the intended starter for the 2028 Copa América.
🚨🇧🇷 Carlo Ancelotti has selected Brazil’s squad for the upcoming games against Japan and Singapore! 🧤 Goalkeepers: Bento, Lucas Perri, Pedro Morisco. 🛡️ Defenders: Arthur Dias, Carlos Augusto, Douglas Santos, Gabriel Magalhães, Jair Cunha, Jonathan Jesus, Vanderson, Vitor… pic.twitter.com/eImOI9H1ws
Brazil faces Japan on Saturday at 7:15 AM Brasília time at the National Stadium in Singapore, in a rematch of their previous World Cup fixture. Three days later on Tuesday, the team plays Singapore for the first time in history.
The fixture against Singapore, ranked 149th by FIFA, represents the second time in 45 days that Brazil faces an opponent outside the top 130, Estadão noted. In October, the squad defeated India, then ranked 138th, by a 4-0 margin.
