Ancelotti in trouble… Devastation hits Brazil ahead of World Cup

Brazil are the most injury-hit team ahead of the 2026 World Cup after a number of their biggest stars were confirmed to miss the tournament, led by Rodrigo, Eder Militao and Estevao, in a blow to Italy coach Carlo Ancelotti, who was eyeing his technical project with them.

Life in Brazil almost stops with the start of the World Cup, as the tournament is the most important event for Brazilian fans and the biggest dream for any footballer who aspires to wear the yellow jersey on the world stage. But this dream is not always complete, because serious injuries can prevent some stars from participating even a few days before the start of the competition.

Of all the major teams at the next World Cup, hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, Brazil have reportedly suffered the most so far with significant absences from their starting line-up. Spanish “AS” newspaper..

Brazil will miss the services of Real Madrid duo Rodrigo and Militao, in addition to Chelsea’s Estevao, names who have been key elements of Ancelotti’s tactical ideas of late.

The Italian coach has played ten matches for Brazil so far, winning five, drawing two and losing three, while Estevao has made seven appearances and has gradually begun to establish himself as one of the hottest new generation talents and a new generation leader in the five-time World Cup winners.

But the youngster’s hamstring injury ended his dream of making it to the tournament, adding to Brazil’s woes just weeks before kick-off.

Injuries are not limited to Brazil, as the other big teams will also be missing some of their stars. The French team will miss Ikitik, and the German team will be deprived of the services of Serge Gnabry. These absences are undoubtedly influential, but they do not reach the extent of the losses suffered by the Brazilian national team.

As for the Argentina team, they will miss the services of Panicelli, who stood out in the French league, in addition to Villarreal defender Juan Foyt, who continues to suffer injuries and will miss the World Cup again, as he did in Qatar 2022.

In Spain, La Roja will be without the services of Porto striker Samu after he was one of the key elements in coach Luis de la Fuente’s squad and he is also seen as one of the hottest attacking talents of the future.

On the other hand, the United States national team suffered another blow a few days before the tournament with the injury of midfielder Johnny Cardoso, after he was injured during training.

With the World Cup less than a month away, there are fears among various teams that more players will succumb to injuries, but so far Brazil remain the biggest losers before the world tournament kicks off.