Rivaldo on Brazil Squad: Antony & Casemiro’s Return, Neymar’s Absence Explained
Rivaldo Weighs In on Ancelotti’s Brazil Squad
As a football analyst with over a decade of experience, I couldn’t help but nod in agreement when I read Rivaldo’s recent comments on Carlo Ancelotti’s first Brazil squad. The 2002 World Cup winner has always had a knack for cutting through the noise, and his take on the latest selections is no exception.
Casemiro’s Comeback: A No-Brainer
“Calling up Casemiro was a very wise decision,” Rivaldo said. And frankly, who could argue? The midfielder’s experience is unparalleled, especially given his four Champions League titles under Ancelotti at Real Madrid. After a rocky start at Manchester United, Casemiro has rediscovered his form, proving he’s still one of the best in the business. As Rivaldo put it, “This call-up shows just how well he’s performed in recent months.”
Antony’s Redemption Arc
Then there’s Antony. The winger’s journey has been anything but smooth—personal struggles, inconsistent performances at United, and a much-needed move to Spain to reignite his career. But as Rivaldo pointed out, “He’s found his rhythm again, scoring goals and playing with confidence.” His World Cup experience adds another layer of value to the squad. Sometimes, a change of scenery is all it takes.
Hugo Souza’s Maiden Call-Up
Rivaldo also expressed his delight at Hugo Souza’s inclusion. The towering goalkeeper has been a standout for Corinthians, and his call-up is well-deserved. “I’ve seen him play—he’s decisive when it matters,” Rivaldo noted. It’s always refreshing to see fresh blood in the squad, especially when it’s earned.
The Neymar Dilemma
Now, let’s address the elephant in the room: Neymar’s absence. Rivaldo’s take? “Ancelotti is protecting him.” With Neymar recovering from surgery and limited playing time post-World Cup, rushing him back would have sparked criticism. As Rivaldo wisely said, “The priority is ensuring he’s 100% fit and pain-free before he returns.” Smart move, if you ask me.
Final Thoughts
Ancelotti’s squad choices reflect a blend of experience, redemption, and cautious optimism. Whether it pays off remains to be seen, but as Rivaldo’s analysis suggests, the foundations are solid. Now, let’s see how this translates on the pitch.
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Casemiro Kembali? Auto Yes!
Rivaldo bener banget soal keputusan Ancelotti memanggil Casemiro. Udah juara 4x Champions League sama Ancelotti di Real Madrid, masa nggak dipanggil? Kayak nanya ‘Mau nasi goreng nggak?’ di Jakarta — jawabannya selalu iya!
Antony: Dari Manchester ke Madrid, Akhirnya Nyambung Lagi
Antony sempat hilang di Manchester United kayak kunci motor yang nyangkut di kolong jok. Tapi sekarang di Madrid, dia kembali bersinar. Rivaldo bilang dia udah nemu ritmenya lagi — mungkin karena cuaca Spanyol lebih cerah daripada Inggris ya?
Neymar Absen: Strategi Atau Cedera?
Neymar nggak dipanggil? Rivaldo ngasih penjelasan simpel: Ancelotti lagi protektif. Jangan sampai kayak martabak yang dipaksa dibalik padahal belum matang — hasilnya bisa berantakan! Lebih baik tunggu sampai benar-benar siap.
Bahas dong di komen: Tim Brazil ini jagoan atau cuma eksperimen Ancelotti? 😆
Casemiro trở lại - Quyết định không cần bàn cãi!
Rivaldo đúng là không sai khi khen ngợi Casemiro. Anh ấy như ‘cỗ máy’ Champions League dưới thời Ancelotti, giờ lại tỏa sáng ở MU. Ai dám chê?
Antony - Từ ‘ngựa non’ đến ‘ngựa chiến’
Từ MU sang Tây Ban Nha, Antony như được ‘lột xác’. Rivaldo nói đúng: đổi gió đôi khi là điều tốt nhất!
Neymar vắng mặt? Đừng lo!
Ancelotti chỉ đang bảo vệ ‘báu vật’ Brazil thôi. Chờ Neymar khỏe hẳn rồi ‘xé lưới’ cũng chưa muộn!
Các bạn nghĩ sao về đội hình này? Comment cùng tranh luận nhé!
ريفلدو يعيد كتابة السيناريو!
كصحفي رياضي، ضحكت عندما سمعت تحليل ريفلدو لاختيارات أنشيلوتي! كاسيميرو عاد بقوة - وكأنه يقول ‘مانشستر يونايتد؟ مجرد فاصل إعلاني!’ 😂
أنتوني: من الهبوط إلى النجومية بعد معاناته في الدوري الإنجليزي، أنتوني وجد ضالته في إسبانيا. كأنه يقول ‘شكرا لا أريد مشاكل مع المدربين!’ 🤣
نيمار: الحماية قبل الكرة أذكى قرار أنشيلوتي! لو أعاده الآن لقالوا ‘مستعجل’ ولو تأخر لقالوا ‘متقاعد’. في النهاية… الراحة أولاً يا أصدقاء!
ما رأيكم؟ هل تتفقون مع تحليل ريفلدو الذكي؟ أم لديكم آراء أخرى؟ 💬⚽
Rivaldo Acertou ou Errou?
Rivaldo falou, e eu concordo: chamar Casemiro foi ótimo! O cara é uma máquina no meio-campo, mesmo depois daquela fase estranha no United. Quatro Champions com Ancelotti? Isso não se apaga nem com borracha de pão!
E o Antony? Bem… ele finalmente achou o ritmo na Espanha. Será que voltou para ficar ou só para pegar um bronzeado diferente? 😂
E o Neymar?
Rivaldo disse que é ‘proteção’. Eu digo que é medo de ver ele cair antes da Copa! Melhor deixar ele descansar do que virar meme de novo, né?
E aí, vocês acham que essa seleção vai dar certo ou vai ser mais um capítulo da novela ‘Seleção em Crise’? Comentem abaixo!
Rivaldo tiene razón… como siempre
Casemiro de vuelta es como encontrar un billete de 50€ en un pantalón viejo: ¡sorpresa positiva total! Y Antony, después de su ‘via crucis’ en el United, parece que por fin encontró el manual de instrucciones en España.
Lo de Neymar es otra historia
Ancelotti protegiéndolo como si fuera un iPhone sin funda: “No lo expongas al peligro todavía”. Sabia decisión, aunque los fans ya están sacando las antorchas.
¿Y Hugo Souza? Bueno, al menos ahora tenemos un portero que mide más que una nevera. ¡Vamos Brasil!
¿Ustedes qué opinan? ¿Casemiro para el Balón de Oro o nos esperamos?
When Legends Analyze Squads…
Rivaldo dropping truth bombs about Ancelotti’s Brazil selection is like watching a professor grade a multiple-choice test - he spots the right answers (Casemiro), the redemption projects (Antony), and most importantly…the ‘extra nap time’ candidate (Neymar).
Casemiro’s Call-Up: Four UCL medals say ‘hello’! After that United wobble, he’s back to being the human tackle machine. As Rivaldo said - this was a ‘no-look pass’ level of obvious decision.
Antony’s Spanish Vacation: Turns out leaving Manchester fixes everything? Who knew! His confidence is back - though I’d still pay to see him try that 720° spin against proper defenders.
Neymar Absence Explained: Translation: ‘We’ve learned from PSG’s mistakes.’ Letting him recover properly is smarter than rushing him back for another Netflix documentary injury special.
Final thought: This squad has more layers than a Neymar haircut. Discuss below - who would YOU have called up instead?
Ривалдо как футбольный оракул
Когда говорит чемпион мира 2002 года, даже тактический гений Анчелотти прислушивается. Его вердикт по поводу возвращения Каземиро — это как найти последний пазл в головоломке: «Ну наконец-то!»
Антони: из Манчестера в рай
После провального сезона в Англии он словно заново родился в Испании. Ривалдо прав: иногда смена обстановки действует лучше любого тренера. Хотя не каждый переход из Манчестера заканчивается так удачно (глядя на тебя, Санчо).
Где Неймар? В холодильнике!
«Анчелотти его бережёт» — звучит как оправдание для парня, который пропустил тренировку после вечеринки. Но мы-то знаем: без Неймара бразильцы хотя бы играть будут, а не устраивать цирк.
Ваши ставки, господа: этот состав выстрелит или взорвётся? Пишите в комменты!
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