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Shakhtar Donetsk sporting director Darijo Srna has expressed his gratitude to Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti after midfielder Marlon Gomes and winger Alisson Santana earned their maiden senior international call-ups. The young duo are the first players from the Ukrainian club to be selected by the South American giants in eight years.

Zenit St Petersburg defender Douglas Santos has warned that no player can afford to feel comfortable in the Brazil national team despite receiving public backing from manager Carlo Ancelotti. The experienced left-back was included in the latest Selecao squad for the upcoming November internationals as the team continues its evolution under the Italian tactician.