Overview

• Multiple outlets report Carlo Ancelotti left Vinicius Jr. off the preliminary call-up for September’s qualifiers against Chile and Bolivia.
• Vinicius is suspended for accumulated yellow cards and would miss the Chile match at the Maracanã.
• Reports indicate Brazil will also avoid taking him to the high altitude of El Alto to manage workload before the new club season.
• Neymar features on the pre-list for a first Brazil return in about 17 months, with Rodrygo and Éder Militão also named.
• The CBF plans to announce the official list on August 25, with players assembling September 1 for matches on September 4 and September 9.