Alisson has once again been left out of Brazil's squad as head coach Carlo Ancelotti looks to test younger goalkeeping options in upcoming friendlies, though the Liverpool shot-stopper isn't happy

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson said he would always prefer to be with the national team, regardless of competition or opponent, after once again being left out of Brazil's squad "against my will."

The Reds shot-stopper, 34, remains one of the top goalkeepers in world football and has been an ever-present for Andoni Iraola's side between the sticks this season, helping to keep four clean sheets in 10 Premier League games as Liverpool sits fourth in the table.

It isn't just at the domestic level where Alisson remains No. 1, either, having largely occupied the starting goalkeeper position on the international stage with Brazil, which includes starting all five games at the 2026 FIFA World Cup over the summer.

However, Alisson has missed the last three games for the Selecao, and will also play no part in the next two after being left out of a second successive national team squad under head coach Carlo Ancelotti.

The reason for the decision, though, is that the Italian wants to test younger goalkeeping options and give experienced players a rest during non-competitive friendlies, as he looks to begin building a squad capable of winning the 2028 Copa America.

"We don't need to test Alisson, we know him very well. He is the best goalkeeper," Ancelotti said. "When the Copa America begins, he will be called up, and it's the same for the others. Right now, it's time to observe, refresh the squad, and help young players reach their full potential."

During the September and October international break, Brazil played back-to-back games against Australia before finishing off with a trip to India. This month, Ancelotti's side takes on Japan and Singapore in two more non-competitive affairs.

Ancelotti's reasoning for resting his top goalkeepers for these games makes perfect sense and is completely valid, but that doesn't mean Alisson likes it or is happy with it.

"It's a little bit against my will," Alisson said, per ESPN. "What I always want is to be with the national team, but I understand this is what I have at the moment, and I will use this time and take the benefit from the rest."

If anything, Ancelotti's decision is music to the ears of Liverpool head coach Iraola, as well as the Anfield faithful, as it means that the Reds' No. 1 goalkeeper isn't flying halfway around the world and risking further potential injuries by playing in meaningless fixtures.

Alisson also recognizes this, though he isn't going to use it as an excuse to take his foot off the pedal, instead seeing it as a chance to continue doing extra work at Liverpool HQ and ensuring he is ready to go by the time the Reds return to action on Nov. 22, when they face Manchester United.

"It is beneficial, for sure," he said. "You have to use it right because you have a lot of time so if you don't train, if you don't prepare, time goes really quick and you need to stay sharp.

"It's not that I will sit on the couch for a week and then come back training. I still have to work hard but in my mind I can use the time to relax and be more with my family."