Carlo Ancelotti revealed Rayan made a "very good impression" in training ahead of Brazil's friendly fixtures this month.

The Selecao face Japan on Saturday before taking on Singapore for the first time on November 17, with Ancelotti continuing his experiment with younger players.

Rayan earned a call-up to Brazil's World Cup squad in the summer, recording one assist, while he scored a stoppage-time equaliser against Australia during the last international break.

The Bournemouth winger has impressed since Neymar's reduced role and eventual retirement, but with Vinicius Junior, Raphinha and Estevao taking up the attacking roles, Rayan could start as a midfielder.

Ancelotti tested Rayan in midfield ahead of facing Japan, and the former Real Madrid boss liked what he saw.

"We did tests in training to see the players in different positions, we tested Rayan in this position, as a left midfielder," said Ancelotti.

"He did a good job, he showed that he can play there, just like Andrey [Santos] can.

"Rayan gave me, personally, a very good impression, because he is a player who has a lot of potential, strong, committed, focused on the game."

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And when asked about the lineup for the Japan match, Ancelotti added: "I have the names in mind, but I don't want to say them.

"The truth is that Rayan can also play there; it’s something new for him, but I think it could be an opportunity for him, and also for the national team, to have a player with this type of characteristic."

Brazil face Japan after knocking them out of the World Cup round of 32 in the summer, with Gabriel Martinelli scoring a stoppage-time winner.

The two nations also faced off in a friendly in October 2025, with Japan coming back from two goals down to defeat Ancelotti's side 3-2.