Ancelotti Considers Casemiro for Brazil Return Ahead of Coaching Debut

Carlo Ancelotti wants to bring Manchester United’s Casemiro back for Brazil. The new head coach believes Casemiro’s experience and leadership will help the team in upcoming competitions.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Ancelotti is planning future squad selections for Brazil. He is considering recalling Casemiro after discussing the matter with his coaching staff. Casemiro is one of Brazil’s most successful players. He has a strong relationship with Ancelotti from their time at Madrid.

The head coach appreciates the importance of leaders like Casemiro. He hopes to make the midfielder a key figure for Brazil this summer.

ANCELOTTI’S ARRIVAL AND BRAZIL’S SITUATION

Ancelotti was announced as Brazil head coach in May after a disappointing season at Madrid. The club struggled in La Liga and the Champions League. He inherits a Brazil team in need of stability. The national team has struggled for consistency in recent years.

Ancelotti’s appointment is viewed as an attempt to add experience to a youthful squad. It includes players like Vitor Roque, Rodrygo, Andrey Santos, Marcos Leonardo, Angelo Gabriel and Endrick. Casemiro has over 70 caps, representing Brazil at the World Cup and the Copa America. He can provide the leadership Ancelotti needs in his dressing room.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR CASEMIRO AND BRAZIL?

Ancelotti is expected to announce his first Brazil squad before their World Cup qualifiers in June 2025. Manchester United did not to qualify for Europe in the 2024-25 season. There has been widespread speculation over squad changes this summer. As a result, Casemiro has fallen down the pecking order.

For Brazil, adding leaders will be vital this summer after a poor run of results and fan unrest. Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga is their top average performer this season. He has already improved their side since returning from the capital.