Carlo Ancelotti bets on players who can perform different functions on the pitch This Tuesday's edition (9) of Jornal Nacional began with news about the Brazilian team. It can be in a solitary moment, of reflection. In conversations for two, to talk and listen. Or in a group, giving instructions to everyone. The days leading up to the start of a World Cup involve theory and a lot of practice. For the problems that arise, it is up to the technician to find solutions. 📱Bookmark g1 on Google and follow the main news of the day There are 26, which multiply when performing different functions on the field. Versatility. Something that coach Carlo Ancelotti has been looking for in every training session, in every game. "The competitiveness is very high. The manager has enough experience to know who will play according to the game. The tests he had to do, he has done until now", says Matheus Cunha, Seleção's striker. Matheus Cunha is one of the examples of this multifunctional player. In his career, he has been a midfielder, a center forward and, in the national team, he attacks - but he is important in marking as well. Attacking teammates - such as Raphinha, Rayan, Endrick - can play on the wings or more centrally. There are midfielders who disarm and create, such as Danilo Santos and Lucas Paquetá; who score the opponents and goals too, like Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães. And defenders who, due to circumstances, needed to become full-backs, like Danilo and Ibañez who are now competing for a position on the right side. "Regardless of the position, I feel ready, whether as a full-back or as a defender. Regardless of where it is, I will be ready to represent my country", says Ibañez, the Seleção's defender. It's worth the sacrifice and the manager appreciates those who are willing to help. In football, only 11 on each side play, but the chances increase for those who offer more alternatives. Ancelotti creates mystery in the Seleção 4 days before his World Cup debut National Newspaper/ Reproduction Concentration in New Jersey The Brazilian team is concentrated in New Jersey, close to New York. It's a very different place from Times Square. Débora Gares explains the reason for this selection of the National Team. "It's a choice to provide more tranquility and privacy for the players. The region is a region with many small towns, all close to each other, with many houses, lots of free space, very peaceful", says reporter Débora Gares. On Tuesday night (9), the players had dinner at the hotel and then had a few hours to rest, to relax. They have video games, ping-pong table and card table available. The players' debut will be on Saturday (14), against Morocco, a team that will have an important casualty in this game: striker Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, 24 years old, an athlete from Betis, from Spain. He was diagnosed with an injury to his right knee. The problem was suffered in the friendly on Sunday (7), between Morocco and Norway - a game that ended in a 1-1 draw. The player, therefore, does not play for Morocco against Brazil. GloboPop: click to see videos from the Jornal Nacional stage READ ALSO Home of Jornal Nacional at the World Cup is in the heart of Manhattan Island, in New York Discover Globo’s latest coverage of the 2026 World Cup Special series on the essence of Brazilian football highlights the talent of our players JN series on the virtues of the only five-time champion team in the world highlights the race of the Brazilian player Last chapter of JN's special series exalts the creativity of Brazilian players Carlo Ancelotti's path to the Brazilian national team is full of achievements; get to know