Brazil will embark on a mission to recover the title in the Copa America next June. The team has been reorganized in this challenging campaign. Coach Dorival Junior has created a surprise among the fans by leaving out the two established players of the English Premier League, Richarlison and Casemiro.
Brazil announced the 23-man squad on Friday. Andric, who performed eye-catchingly in the friendlies against England and Spain in March, got the expected call-up. The 17-year-old forward came into the discussion by scoring in both matches. Brazil won against England with his only goal. This time, Andric, who is going to join Real Madrid, is waiting to shine in his first international tournament.
The addition of Vinicius Jr. and Rodrigo strengthened the attack alongside Andric.
Neymar, who is out due to injury, was not called up to this team. Rafinha, who has impressed in the Barcelona jersey this season, has been called up for the Champions League.
Last year’s runners-up Brazil will play in Group ‘D’ with Paraguay, Colombia and Costa Rica.
Brazil Squad: Goalkeepers- Alisson, Bento, Ederson; Defenders- Beraldo, Eder Militao, Gabriel Magalhaes, Marquinhos, Danilo, Ian Couto, Guilherme Arana, Wendell; Midfielders- Andres Pereira, Bruno Guimaraes, Douglas Luiz, Joao Gomez, Lucas Paqueta; Forwards – Andrique, Evanilsson, Gabriel Martinelli, Rafinha, Rodrigo, Savinho, Vinicius Jr.
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