Carlo Ancelotti spoke about the new chapter the Brazilian national team is attempting to begin, as well as the philosophy it intends to follow in preparation for upcoming major tournaments. The Italian coach spoke about the need to develop a new competitive generation, while also addressing the management of international players, emphasizing that the players’ health is the top priority.
The Seleção coach initially focused on the generational shift currently underway, explaining that the previous World Cup marked the end of a cycle for several players. At the same time, he identified the 2028 Copa América and the 2030 World Cup as the next major goals.
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He then addressed the case of Rafinha, following Barcelona’s agreement with the Brazilian Football Confederation to limit his playing time with the national team in order to reduce the risk of injury.
Ancelotti made it clear that there is no desire to overburden the players, emphasizing that both the clubs and the national team have a shared interest in ensuring that international players return to their clubs in perfect health.
Here is what he said in detail:
“The World Cup marked the end of an era for a generation of players. Now we’re building a new generation that will be focused and competitive in our upcoming official tournaments: the 2028 Copa América and the 2030 World Cup.
The priority is always the player’s health. If he’s at 100%, he trains. If he’s at 100%, he plays. And with that in mind, we monitor his playing time. Clubs can rest assured when it comes to the national team.
The athlete’s health is the priority for everyone. We always want the athlete to return ready to play and injury-free.”
*photo source: AP
