Carlo Ancelotti has taken a huge gamble on Brazil’s World Cup chances.
Brazil start their campaign against Morocco on Saturday and the five-time winners are hardly among the standout favourites like France, Argentina and Spain.
That is partly because Ancelotti has gambled on Neymar’s experience and fitness while the rest of his forward line lacks a proven centre forward. Brazil boast incredible talent in Vinicus Junior and Raphinha but they are gambling on the the potential of Endrick, Igor Thiago and Rayan.
Former Real Madrid boss Ancelotti left out the likes of Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus despite his outstanding record for Brazil. Jesus has 19 goals for his country and provided 13 assists in 64 appearances while four of the nation’s still active top scorers were also left out, in the shape of Philippe Coutinho (21), Richarlison (20), Gabriel Jesus (19) and Roberto Firmino (17) also did not make the cut. Nor did Chelsea's Joao Pedro.
