Alisson's ongoing battle with Ederson for a starting spot at international level is far from over, Brazil's interim manager has made clear.
The Liverpool goalkeeper was included in the Seleção's squad for 2026 World Cup qualifiers versus Bolivia om Saturday and Peru yesterday evening but did not make appearances in either fixture.
This comes after Alisson was left out of Brazil's 23-man squad altogether during the previous mid-season international break
Alisson now faces a battle on his hands to prove himself to temporary boss Fernando Diniz as he aims to become the undisputed first-choice.
Diniz made clear he is happy to allow the two Premier League shot-stoppers to give him an ongoing selection headache.
Diniz
"I don't know. I don't have that statement from Tite, because Ederson also played some games. I think it's always difficult. It was also difficult for Tite,"
"I think both are among the three best goalkeepers in the world, so it's always hard for you to make an assessment and decide. Any time, any of them can play.
"But, specifically, including Perri, Bento, Weverton, among others. 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 dispute that will always be open."
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