Ancelotti's trip to England is part of his ongoing evaluation of Brazilian players in top European leagues. The coach has been following the start of the major European leagues and wants to take advantage of the opportunity to observe Brazilian players closely, monitor their progress in their clubs, and maintain close contact with them and their teams.
This weekend, Ancelotti will watch Tottenham vs Newcastle on Saturday and Chelsea vs Brighton on Sunday. His presence in the stadiums will allow him to assess the current form of each player and make informed decisions for the next national team call-up.
Ancelotti has already been observing Brazilian players in action, having watched the Paris Saint-Germain vs Lille match in the French Championship. His son, Davide Ancelotti, is the coach of Lille.
The Brazilian national team coach has also been meeting with members of the commission based in Europe to discuss the next call-up. He has until September 6 to submit the list of pre-selected players for the upcoming friendly matches.
The Brazilian national team is expected to be called up between September 8 and 11, with a presentation in Australia scheduled for September 21. The team will face Australia on September 25 in Townsville and September 29 in Brisbane, before travelling to Calcutta to play against India on October 3.