New Brazil coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has left Neymar out of his first squad and has introduced again Casemiro, Richar World Cup qualifiers.
Brazil performs at Ecuador on June 5 earlier than internet hosting Paraguay on June 10.
Brazil’s all-time main scorer, Neymar featured in Santos’ previous two video games after recovering from a muscular damage. Brazil has been with out its talisman since October 2023, when he tore his left ACL and meniscus whereas on worldwide responsibility.
“I attempted to pick out gamers who’re in good condition,” Ancelotti stated on Monday. “Neymar had an damage just lately. “Everybody is aware of that Neymar is an important participant, he all the time has been and all the time shall be.”
Tottenham ahead, Richarlison, and Manchester United midfielder, Casemiro, haven’t performed for the nationwide group since October 2023.
Requested about Casemiro, who has made 75 appearances for Brazil and performed for Ancelotti at Actual Madrid, the Italian supervisor stated: “In my view, he is a good participant. I used to be fortunate to be with him, I believe the nationwide group wants one of these participant who has charisma, persona, expertise. Brazil has all the time had plenty of expertise.
“In trendy soccer, you must add perspective, dedication, sacrifice, and Casemiro has that. And lots of of those that have been referred to as up have that.”
Antony, who has loved an impressive mortgage spell at Actual Betis from Man United, can also be within the squad. He’ll face competitors for enjoying time with Raphinha and Vinícius Júnior.
Raphinha scored 34 objectives and offered 22 assists in 54 video games for LaLiga champions Barça this season.
Vinícius performed for Ancelotti at Madrid and completed because the Ballon d’Or runner-up in October. The ahead has scored solely six objectives in 39 appearances since making his Brazil debut in 2019, however Ancelotti is satisfied he’ll ship for the nationwide group.
Brazil has but to qualify for subsequent yr’s World Cup and is fourth within the South American group, having misplaced 5 of 14 video games.
Brazil squad:
Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Bento (Al Nassr), Hugo Souza (Corinthians).
Defenders: Alexsandro (Flamengo), Alexsandro Ribeiro (Lille), Beraldo (PSG), Carlos Augusto (Inter Milan), Danilo (Flamengo), Léo Ortiz (Flamengo), Marquinhos (PSG), Vanderson (Monaco), Wesley (Flamengo).
Midfielders: Andreas Pereira (Fulham), Andrey Santos (Strasbourg), Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle), Casemiro (Manchester United), Éderson (Atalanta), Gerson (Flamengo).
Forwards: Antony (Betis), Estêvão (Palmeiras), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton), Raphinha (Barcelona), Richarlison (Tottenham), Vinícius Júnior (Actual Madrid).
