Jorge Jesus says he was close to Brazil pre‑convocation after 4‑1 Argentina loss
In an interview with Portugal's Canal 11, Jorge Jesus disclosed that he received "indications" to organise a pre‑convocation for the Brazil national team for a friendly slated for March, following Brazil’s 4‑1 defeat to Argentina in 2025.
The discussions took place while Jesus was negotiating with the CBF after the dismissal of Dorival Júnior; ultimately the federation appointed Italian Carlo Ancelotti and Jesus continued his club career before being named head coach of Portugal.
Jesus said he would likely retain most of Ancelotti’s squad, perhaps tweaking a player or two, and highlighted Flamengo striker Pedro as "the best Brazilian centre‑forward," noting a personal bias from his time coaching the player.
The comments arrive as Jesus begins his tenure as Portugal manager ahead of the 2030 World Cup cycle, after previous spells at Al‑Hilal and Al‑Nassr in Saudi Arabia.