Pedro Morisco, Brazil's starting goalkeeper, debuts in 4-0 win over India

Pedro Morisco, 22, makes his debut as Brazil's starting goalkeeper in the friendly against India, becoming the first Coritiba player in 50 years to start for the national team, after Jairo, who started on April 28, 1976, in a 2-1 victory over Uruguay in the Taça do Atlântico at Maracanã. The match took place on Saturday, October 3, at 11:00 (Brasília time), at the Estádio Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, also known as Salt Lake, in Calcutta, and marks the return of a Dragão goalkeeper to the national team after half a century. The last time a Coritiba player started for Brazil was on April 28, 1976, when Jairo, who made 410 appearances for the club, played in a 2-1 win over Uruguay in the Taça do Atlântico at Maracanã, and died on February 6, 2019, at age 72. Morisco has played 108 professional matches for Coritiba since his 2023 debut against Botafogo, has been the club's first-choice goalkeeper for three seasons, and was first called up to the national team in 2023, being the only current squad member who has never played for Brazil before. Manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that Morisco would play the game, noting his calmness and security, and that the first goal could be an error or a foul, but he trusts the right time, the time God wanted. Brazil defeated India 4-0 on October 3, 2026. The last encounter with India ended 4-0. Morisco is under contract with Coritiba until the end of 2027, and although he has received interest from Bahia, Flamengo, Palmeiras and Atalanta, the club considers him non-negotiable for domestic clubs, only selling for a major overseas offer. The last Coritiba player called up to the national team was defender Emerson in 2011, 15 years ago, and Morisco, born in Curitiba and developed in Coritiba's youth academy, is the fourth-highest ranked goalkeeper in goals prevented among Brazilian keepers, behind Weverton, Otávio and Carlos Miguel. The next fixture is against Japan on November 14, 2026, away. Brazil defeated India 4-0.

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