Mauro loses place with Brazil, Ancelotti chooses Serie A defenders

Mauro Júnior dropped from Brazil squad; Ancelotti recalls Serie A defenders Wesley and Carlos Augusto for friendlies against Japan and Singapore.

Carlo Ancelotti has announced Brazil's squad for the upcoming international break, featuring friendlies against Japan and Singapore. PSV left-back Mauro Júnior, who earned his first call-up in September and featured in all three previous friendlies including one start, has been left out of the selection.

Ancelotti has instead opted for Serie A-based defenders Wesley from AS Roma and Carlos Augusto from Internazionale, along with Cruzeiro centre-back Jonathan Jesus, who receives his first call-up. The pair from Italy's top division did not feature in the previous squad but have prior experience with the national team. Star players Vinícius Júnior and Raphinha return to the squad.