JAKARTA - The Brazilian national team has released their squad for the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino is not on the list being called up.
The owner of the five titles announced the names that will depart for Qatar on Monday, November 7 evening WIB. Firmino is certain to be absent despite scoring six goals in 12 games this season.
Meanwhile, striker Gabriel Jesus was recalled after being sent off from a friendly in September. However, there is no place for his Arsenal team-mate, Gabriel.
There are a total of 12 Premier League players in Tite's squad. Including Alisson (Liverpool) and Ederson (Manchester City) who will fight for the main goalkeeper's place.
Interestingly, Brazil's national team coach Tite also called senior player, Dani Alves. The former 39-year-old Barcelona right-back now plays for the Mexican club Pumas UNAM.
Another senior defender, Thiago Silva, is also on the list.
Meanwhile, the attacker's choice included Antony from Manchester and Richarlison from Tottenham Hotspur. The two joined Paris St-Germain star Neymar, Real Madrid duo Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr, plus Barcelona player Raphinha and Flamengo striker Pedro.
Brazil will start their campaign against Serbia on November 24. Their match will be followed by matches against Switzerland and Cameroon in Group G.
The Samba team has so far won five titles in World Cup history. Their last win came in 2002 in Korea-Japan. In 2018 they returned to the quarter-finals after losing 1-2 to Belgium.
The following is a list of Brazil's squad squad at the 2022 World Cup:
Goalkeeper: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Manchester City), Weverton (Palmeiras)
Defenders: Dani Alves (UNAM), Danilo (Juventus), Alex Sandro (Juventus), Alex Telles (Sevilla), Bremer (Juventus), Eder Militao (Real Madrid), Marquinhos (PSG), Thiago Silva (Chelsea)
Midfielder: Casemiro (Manchester United), Everton Ribeiro (Flamengo), Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle), Fabinho (Liverpool), Fred (Manchester United), Lucas Paqueta (West Ham)
Attackers: Antony (Manchester United), Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Neymar (PSG), Pedro (Flamengo), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rodrygo (Real Madrid), Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur), Vinicius Jr ( Real Madrid)
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