According to Jogo Hoje, Zé Roberto Guimarães has expanded Brazil’s women’s national team training group in Saquarema ahead of the VNL season. The timing matters: these are the kind of incremental moves you make when you’re building a functional system, not just collecting names. And this Wednesday (6), three fresh faces arrive as the CBV continues to clear spots for the League das Nações cycle.
Neutral-positive in tone, yes. But tactically? This is where the real work shows up: role clarity, positional depth, and a quick read on who fits the levantadora rhythm when the pressure turns up.
New call-ups and what shifted in the roster
The CBV’s update brings three new additions to the training pool for VNL Feminina 2026: opposite Kisy Nascimento, plus middle Lorena Viezel and ponteira/oposta Helena Wenk. They report to the CBV CT in Saquarema this Wednesday (6).
At the moment, eight athletes are already training in Saquarema. Alongside the three newcomers, the group previously included: setter Bruninha, opposite Sabrina, líbero Marcelle, and the two middle blockers Diana and Luzia. In other words, Zé Roberto isn’t waiting around; he’s layering the roster, position by position, while the season’s final club commitments wrap up.
Who are Kisy, Helena, and Lorena?
Let’s put the names into the court diagram.
- Kisy Nascimento is the opposite joining the group after her first real stint abroad. She produced solid performances for Lokomotiv Kaliningrado, Russia, which is exactly the sort of environment that usually toughens decision-making under speed and transition.
- Lorena Viezel arrives as a central (middle blocker) after playing the latest Superliga with Flamengo. Her presence adds height and timetable discipline at the net, the kind of “read the hitter, time the block” work coaches love when the match gets messy.
- Helena Wenk is the ponteira/oposta who also comes from Flamengo following the last Superliga. Versatility like hers is gold in a Liga das Nações build, because rotations and matchups rarely stay static.
What the call-up reveals about Zé Roberto’s plan
Look at the pattern. Zé Roberto is not just filling slots; he’s engineering options. With Kisy at opposite, Brazil gets another route for pressure points when the levantadora needs a high-velocity finish. With Lorena as central, the team gains an anchor for blocking shapes and quick-tempo attacks. And with Helena as ponteira/oposta, the roster gets flexibility for both serve-reception responsibilities and scoring paths.
Is this enough to define the final VNL 2026 group? Not yet. But it tells us what Zé Roberto values: a balanced mix of specialized roles and matchup-ready versatility, so the team can keep its structure intact even when opponents force different serve patterns and defensive reads.
Who is already in Saquarema, and who could still arrive
Right now, the training base in Saquarema totals eight players. Zé Roberto has already secured: Bruninha as levantadora, Sabrina at oposta, Marcelle as líbero, and the centrais Diana and Luzia, plus the three newly confirmed arrivals.
So who’s next? The CBV typically calls athletes after their club obligations end, which keeps the door open for additions from teams like Gerdau Minas and Praia Clube, especially given their Superliga run. And don’t forget the overseas window: players currently on the circuit outside Brazil are usually among the next waves, as the federation monitors integration and workload.
In a VNL campaign, depth isn’t a luxury. It’s the difference between controlling rallies and surviving them.
The weight of club seasons, Superliga finals, and players abroad
This is the classic VNL 2026 puzzle: the CBV releases names gradually as contracts and match calendars align. When a team reaches the Superliga final, it’s not just about medals; it’s about minutes, recovery, and readiness. Zé Roberto, being Zé Roberto, will want the players who can handle intensity without breaking the system.
And that’s why Kisy’s overseas experience matters. Playing in a high-pressure, structured environment like Lokomotiv Kaliningrado can translate quickly into smarter shot selection at the opposite role, especially when the defensive block is coordinated and the transitions are ruthless.
Meanwhile, Helena and Lorena coming from Flamengo suggests Zé Roberto is also rewarding a specific internal training culture: timing, discipline, and the kind of competitive habits that travel well to international tournaments like the Seleção Brasileira Feminina de Vôlei campaign for the VNL 2026.
O Veredito Jogo Hoje
This isn’t a “big splash” call-up; it’s a chess move. Zé Roberto is stacking the roster where Brazil usually wins or loses the VNL: reliable hitting from the oposta, a middle blocker who can command the net as a true central, and a ponteira/oposta profile that gives the levantadora more tempo and more answers. The message is clear: Saquarema is the lab, and the final VNL 2026 group will be built around roles that hold shape under pressure. That’s the smart way to do it, and we’re here for the blueprint.
Perguntas Frequentes
Who were the new call-ups by Zé Roberto for VNL 2026?
The new additions are Kisy Nascimento (opposite), Lorena Viezel (middle/central), and Helena Wenk (ponteira/oposta). They report to the CBV training center in Saquarema on Wednesday (6).
How many athletes are already training in Saquarema with the Brazil women’s team?
As of this update, eight athletes are already training in Saquarema: Bruninha, Sabrina, Marcelle, Diana, Luzia, plus Kisy, Lorena, and Helena.
Which players could still be called in the next lists?
Based on CBV’s typical timing, further calls are expected after Superliga commitments end, including athletes from Gerdau Minas and Praia Clube, as well as players currently competing abroad.
