Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker remains his undisputed first choice despite being left out of November's friendlies. Ancelotti emphasized that the upcoming matches serve purely to test younger stoppers.
Ancelotti rests Alisson for November international window
Carlo Ancelotti opted to leave Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker out of Brazil's 26-man squad for upcoming friendly fixtures against Japan and Singapore. Instead, the Italian coach named Bento, Lucas Perri, and Coritiba youngster Morisco as his three goalkeepers.
The decision allows the coaching staff to evaluate depth options between the posts.
Ancelotti reassured supporters that Alisson's standing as Brazil's primary goalkeeper remains completely unquestioned.
Manager crowns Liverpool star as world's top keeper
Speaking at his press conference, Ancelotti praised Alisson's proven track record while outlining his selection logic. "We don't need to test Alisson, we know him very well. He's the best goalkeeper," Ancelotti declared unequivocally.
"When the Copa America starts, he'll be called up. Like Alisson, all the others will be."
"Now is the time to look at, renew, and develop the young players," the manager added.
Opportunities open up for Bento, Perri, and Morisco
With Alisson rested, Al-Nassr's Bento, Torino's Lucas Perri, and Coritiba's Morisco will compete for starting spots during the Singapore tour.
Ancelotti stressed that building international experience for backup goalkeepers is vital for squad resilience.
The coaching staff will monitor all three stoppers closely across both upcoming matches.
Alisson maintains focus on Liverpool domestic commitments
Alisson will remain with Liverpool during the international break, avoiding long-distance travel to Southeast Asia.
The goalkeeper will return to the Selecao setup when competitive fixtures resume.
Brazil kick off their tour against Japan on November 14.
A sports journalist with nearly a decade of experience, beginning the professional journey at Indonesia's legendary Tabloid BOLA from 2017 until its final print edition in December 2018. Following that, joining GOAL, contributing as a freelance writer for FIFA, and working within the media department of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF). Alongside the journalism career, also active as a live play-by-play commentator for Indonesian football since 2017. Holds a bachelor's degree in History from the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung.
Football Story
Footballing identity built on geography, heritage, and childhood obsession. Although the father played for a traditional rival club, nine years living in Bandung made Persib a spiritual home, sparked in 2006 by Thai goalkeeper Kosin Hathairattanakool and witnessing firsthand how deeply locals own the club. Globally, the first true love was Ronaldo and Inter Milan, enduring the heartbreak of near-misses during injury-plagued years. With Dutch roots in Rotterdam, making Feyenoord the club of choice, the Netherlands national team has always remained close to the heart, highlighted by the 2010 World Cup final, a live 2013 friendly against Indonesia, and Oranje Indonesia watch parties. Arjen Robben and Giovanni van Bronckhorst remain ultimate favorites, while Football Manager 2005 sparked a lasting admiration for Athletic Bilbao’s philosophy. Outside football, allegiance lies with the Chicago Bulls and Golden State Warriors through icons like Michael Jordan, Derrick Rose, and Stephen Curry.
Areas of Expertise
Areas of expertise span Indonesian football and Liga 1 data insights and unique features, alongside Southeast Asian and East Asian football landscapes covering Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Japan, and Korea. Additional skills include digital and social media video content creation such as Instagram reels and podcasts, as well as player profiling, feature writing, live broadcasting, interviewing, photography, and multilingual communication in basic français and español .
Favourite Footballing Memory
Combining a passion for backpacking with professional assignments has made it possible to pursue two goals simultaneously. Meeting and interviewing various Indonesian players pursuing careers or currently based abroad, ranging from across Southeast Asia to Europe, has been an absolute privilege and honor. Traveling independently through the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, and Japan to track down and connect with Indonesian players competing abroad remains a truly cherished experience. Crafting interview content with them is a body of work that will always hold a special place in memory.
My All-Time XI
It’s tough to lock down a definitive starting XI, but the non-negotiables are Manuel Neuer or Rogério Ceni in goal; alongside Javier Zanetti, Sergio Ramos, N'Golo Kanté, Toni Kroos, Arjen Robben, Mo Salah, and Zlatan Ibrahimović. Juan Román Riquelme or Michael Laudrup most likely complete the tactical puzzle. While legends like Lothar Matthäus, Zinedine Zidane, and Ronaldo are impossible to overlook, they were left out simply because they feature in everyone else's lineup.
