German strategist refers to James Rodríguez, who he said is on the right track to recover as estimated.

"We will assess him on Monday, and then decide if he can play for the national team," Ancelotti said, referring to the Tricolor midfielder, who hopes to join Pekerman's team to play, in the best case scenario, against Brazil.

Ancelotti gave free rein to the rumors of Portuguese Renato Sanches leaving for Liverpool, stating that the player was fully autonomous to decide which club he wants to be with in the upcoming season.

Sanches has been linked to Anfield Road team, after German Jurgen Klopp showed interest in him. The possible departure of Philippe Coutinho and Adam Lallana's injury (he will be out for two months) have the coach desperately seeking a replacement.

The Italian coach's team will travel on Saturday to face Werder Bremen in the new Bundesliga match. "Last season was a very difficult game and I know this weekend's will be too," Ancelotti said.