Ancelotti Tests New Brazil Lineup Ahead of Egypt Friendly

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As Brazil's national team gears up for their friendly against Egypt, head coach Carlo Ancelotti has been experimenting with a new lineup. During Wednesday's training session at Columbia Park Training in New Jersey, Ancelotti made five key changes from the team that played against Panama. Expected inclusions were Marquinhos and Gabriel Magalhães, while Douglas Santos was chosen at left back. Lucas Paquetá stepped in for Luiz Henrique, and Igor Thiago replaced Matheus Cunha. The starting lineup featured Alisson; Wesley, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, and Douglas Santos; Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães; Lucas Paquetá, Raphinha, Igor Thiago, and Vini Jr. Thursday's schedule includes more training and press briefings from Wesley and Fabinho. The match against Egypt, featuring star player Salah, is set for Saturday at 7 p.m. Brasília time at Huntington Bank Field Stadium in Cleveland. A notable training incident involved Casemiro's hard challenge on Endrick, leading to widespread social media debate.