""We prefer that he be able to recover his best level calmly on this international break. So it's a physical problem, and Igor Jesus is a forward who has a very distinct trait. "I believe that a national team, in an important competition such as the World Cup, must have a central forward of this characteristic, very strong in the area, an aerial threat, a player who fights a lot and has quality in duels.""
""Joao Pedro has a minor physical problem and is not 100 percent," Ancelotti told a press conference."
Brazil have secured 2026 World Cup qualification and will play friendlies against South Korea in Seoul on October 10 and Japan in Chofu on October 14. Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo have been recalled after Vinicius missed the final qualifiers amid underwhelming form and questions over his future, while Rodrygo provided an assist in Real Madrid's recent Champions League win. Eder Militao is included despite an ankle issue. Neymar, Raphinha, Marquinhos and Alisson are omitted through injury. Joao Pedro was left out with a minor physical problem, and Nottingham Forest's Igor Jesus receives a call-up and offers a different central-forward profile.
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