Fluminense midfielder Martinelli received his first Brazil call-up to work under head coach Carlo Ancelotti as a replacement for injured Chelsea forward João Pedro. The 24-year-old revealed he immediately consulted veteran team-mate Thiago Silva to gain insight into working with the Italian manager.
Brazil and Australia managers Carlo Ancelotti and Tony Popovic have both criticised the playing surface following their dramatic 1-1 draw in Townsville. The condition of the Queensland Country Bank Stadium pitch became a major talking point after both sides struggled to find their footing on Friday.
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