Brazil goalkeeper Alisson is missing the national squad for the second time under head coach Carlo Ancelotti.
The 34-year-old Liverpool shot-stopper will miss upcoming non-competitive friendlies against Japan and Singapore. He started all five of Brazil’s matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Ancelotti is using the November international break to test younger goalkeepers. This is part of an effort to build a squad for the 2028 Copa America.
Alisson expressed dissatisfaction with the omission. He said he wants to represent his country despite the decision to rest him.
“It’s a little bit against my will,” said Alisson, according to reports from ESPN.
“What I always want is to be with the national team, but I understand this is what I have at the moment, and I will use this time and take the benefit from the rest,” Alisson added.
Brazil plays Japan in Singapore on November 14. They play the hosts again three days later.
Ancelotti’s squad includes nine players of Olympic age. It also includes 15 players under the age of 23.
The Italian head coach said resting established players like Alisson is a way to observe new talent and refresh the roster.
“We don’t need to test Alisson, we know him very well. He is the best goalkeeper,” Ancelotti said, per ESPN.
“When the Copa America begins, he will be called up, and it’s the same for the others. Right now, it’s time to observe, refresh the squad, and help young players reach their full potential,” Ancelotti said.
The Liverpool goalkeeper plans to stay active at his club. He wants to stay match-ready while missing international duty, and he will work at Liverpool’s training headquarters before the club returns to action on November 22 against Manchester United.
“It is beneficial, for sure,” Alisson said.
“You have to use it right because you have a lot of time so if you don’t train, if you don’t prepare, time goes really quick and you need to stay sharp. It’s not that I will sit on the couch for a week and then come back training. I still have to work hard but in my mind I can use the time to relax and be more with my family,” Alisson said, as reported by ESPN.
Alisson last played for Brazil during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Last 16 match against Norway on July 5.