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Carlo Ancelotti Overhauls Brazil Starting Lineup With Seven Changes for Friendly Against Australia

Raphinha Deployed in ‘False Nine’ Role alongside Vinícius Júnior and Rayan as Seleção Reshuffles Defense and Midfield for Brisbane Clash

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Updated 11 Nov 2026

Carlo Ancelotti Overhauls Brazil Starting Lineup With Seven Changes for Friendly Against Australia
Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti implements major tactical rotations for the friendly international against Australia in Brisbane.

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has made seven tactical changes to his starting lineup for Tuesday’s international friendly against Australia at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, following a 1-1 draw in their previous fixture.

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The primary tactical alteration sees Barcelona star Raphinha deployed in a central "false nine" role, flanked by Vinícius Júnior and young forward Rayan, while Endrick drops to the substitutes' bench. Santos midfielder Gabriel Bontempo earns his first international start alongside Danilo and Bruno Guimarães in midfield. Ancelotti also overhauled his defensive line, bringing in goalkeeper Otávio alongside Vanderson, Jair, Gabriel Magalhães, and Mauro Júnior—replacing Hugo Souza, Matheuzinho, Marquinhos, Vitor Reis, and Douglas Santos from the opening match's lineup.

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