FIFA World Cup 2022: Neymar, Brazil's 26-man team yes

FIFA World Cup 2022: Neymar, Brazil's 26-man team yes

Brazil coach Tite included 39-year-old defender Daniel Alves while leaving out Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino as the five-times champions prepare for the tournament starting on November 20.

Brazil coach Tite on Monday named his 26-man World Cup squad for Qatar, including 39-year-old defender Daniel Alves while leaving out Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino as the five-times champion prepare for the tournament starting on November 20.

Aston Villa attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho is one veteran who didn't make the list after sustaining a thigh injury in training over the weekend that will sideline him for several weeks.

The Brazil boss will be taking only four centre-backs, with Juventus' Bremer behind Marquinhos, Thiago Silva and Eder Militao, while leaving Roger Ibanez (Roma) and Gabriel Magalhaes (Arsenal) out.

Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli was included in a list dominated by 12 players from the English Premier League.

Brazil FA has also announced that former PSG coach Ricardo Gomes will join the tight staff as an assistant.

The

team and Tite will meet at Juventus' training facility in Turin on November 14th and Brazil where he will host his five-day training camp before heading to Doha on November 19th. .

Brazil will begin his campaign at the World Cup against Serbia on 24 November, taking on Switzerland and Cameroon in Group G.

Full Brazil Squad

Goalkeepers:

Allison, Ederson, Webberton.

Defenders:

Danilo, Dani Alves, Alex Sandro, Alex Telles, Thiago Silva, Marquinhos, Eder Militao, Bremer.

Mittelfeldspieler:

Casemiro, Fabinho, Bruno Guimaraes, Fred, Lucas Paqueta, Everton Ribeiro.

Stürmer:

Neymar, Vinicius Jr., Gabriel Jesus, Antony, Rafinha, Richarlison, Martinelli, Rodrigo, Peter.