Jesus, Neymar, Antony IN, Firmino OUT As Brazil Announces 26-Man Squad For FIFA 2022 World Cup In Qatar.

The Brazilian national team has on Monday announced their 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Brazil coach, Tite, included former Barcelona and Juventus defender Dani Alves, the 39-year-old currently plays for Mexican side PUMAS.

There is also a call-up for Paris Saint-Germain’s Neymar, and Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus, Man United's Antony among others, in the squad.

Liverpool star Firmino was the most noticeable absentee with Martinelli, who only has three caps for his country, preferred. Other players NOT included in the Selecao squad are Nottingham Forest full-back Renan Lodi, Roma defender Roban Ibanez, Atletico Madrid's Matheus Cunha and Arsenal defender Gabriel, who scored for the Gunners in their 1-0 win at Chelsea on Sunday.

Brazil were unable to call up Aston Villa's Phillipe Coutinho after the midfielder suffered a thigh injury that will keep him out of the entire tournament.

Brazil play Serbia, Switzerland and Cameroon as the five-time World Cup winners begin their Group G campaign on November 24, four after the tournament had been kicked-off.

The host nation, Qatar, will take on Ecuador in the first match of the competition on Sunday, November 20.

Here is the Full Brazil’s 26-Man World Cup squad:

Goalkeepers:

• Alisson (Liverpool), 

• Ederson (Manchester City), 

• Weverton (Palmeiras)

Defenders: 

• Dani Alves (Pumas UNAM), 

• Danilo (Juventus), 

• Alex Sandro (Juventus), 

• Alex Telles (Sevilla), 

• Bremer (Juventus), 

• Eder Militao (Real Madrid), 

• Marquinhos (PSG),

• Thiago Silva (Chelsea)

Midfielders: 

• Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle), 

• Casemiro (Manchester United), 

• Everton Ribeiro (Flamengo), 

• Fabinho (Liverpool), 

• Fred (Man United), 

• Lucas Paqueta (West Ham)

Attackers:

• Antony (Man United), 

• Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal), 

• Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), 

• Neymar (Paris Saint-Germain), 

• Pedro (Flamengo), 

• Raphinha (Barcelona), 

• Richarlison (Tottenham), 

• Rodrygo (Real Madrid), 

• Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid).

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