With Neymar watching from the sidelines, Panini has shifted its focus toward a new generation of talent and reliable veterans. The Italian publisher decided on the names several months before Ancelotti’s final deadline. Fans will instead find stickers for Alisson, Bento, Marquinhos, Eder Militao, Gabriel Magalhaes, Danilo, and Wesley in the defensive sections.
The midfield and attacking slots have been filled by Casemiro, Lucas Paqueta, Bruno Guimaraes, Luiz Henrique, VinÃcius Jr, Rodrygo, Joao Pedro, Matheus Cunha, Gabriel Martinelli, Raphinha, and the young sensation Estevao, with the Brazilian edition hitting shelves on April 30. Whether Ancelotti delivers a surprise on May 18 remains to be seen, but for now, the album is proceeding without its historically biggest star.