Alisson"s ongoing competition with Ederson for an international starting spot remains unsettled, according to Brazil"s interim manager.
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During the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Peru, Alisson was in Brazil"s squad but didn"t play. This follows his earlier omission during the mid-season international break in March, a surprising decision by caretaker boss Ramon Menezes that even surprised Ederson.
Former national team coach Tite had designated Alisson as the top goalkeeper for the 2022 World Cup. However, Alisson must now prove himself to temporary boss Fernando Diniz to regain his position as the undisputed first-choice goalkeeper.
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Fernando Diniz, during a recent press conference, expressed his willingness to face the ongoing challenge of selecting between the two Premier League goalkeepers, Alisson and Ederson. He noted their exceptional skill and mentioned other talented options like Perri, Bento, and Weverton. The starting choice would be based on the moment, with Ederson currently holding the position, but the competition remains open.
🗣️ Brazil caretaker manager Diniz on not starting Alisson:
"But those two [Alisson and Ederson], they have been playing at a very high level for a long time.
"Then it’s a matter of feeling the moment for you to decide. Right now, we’re going to start with Ederson, but it’s a… pic.twitter.com/Vg6u6CAfpr
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