Brazil national team squad news
Here are the latest news and updates on the Brazil national team squad:
Recent Squad Call-Ups:
- On March 17, 2023, Brazil coach Tite announced a 24-man squad for the upcoming friendly matches against Panama and Costa Rica.
- The squad includes:
- Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Manchester City), Weverton (Palmeiras)
- Defenders: Thiago Silva (Chelsea), Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain), Alex Telles (Manchester United), Alex Sandro (Juventus), Fagner (Corinthians), Eder Militao (Real Madrid), Gabriel Magalhaes (Arsenal)
- Midfielders: Casemiro (Real Madrid), Fabinho (Liverpool), Fred (Manchester United), Lucas Paqueta (West Ham United), Bruno Guimaraes (Lyon), Everton Ribeiro (Flamengo)
- Forwards: Neymar (Paris Saint-Germain), Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal), Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur), Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Matheus Cunha (Atletico Madrid)
Injuries and Absences:
- Neymar is currently recovering from a hamstring injury and is expected to miss the upcoming matches.
- Alisson is also dealing with a minor injury and may not be fully fit for the friendly matches.
- Other players who are currently injured or unavailable include:
- Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) - out with a knee injury
- Philippe Coutinho (Barcelona) - out with a hamstring injury
- Willian (Fenerbahce) - out with a calf injury
Upcoming Matches:
- Brazil will play Panama on March 24, 2023, and Costa Rica on March 29, 2023, in friendly matches.
- The team will then focus on the 2023 Copa America, which is scheduled to take place from June 12 to July 9, 2023.
Recent Results:
- Brazil's last match was a 4-1 win over Chile in a friendly match on March 29, 2022.
- The team has been on a good run of form, winning 12 of their last 15 matches.
Tite's Contract:
- Brazil coach Tite has a contract with the team until the 2023 Copa America.
- There has been speculation about his future, but he has not ruled out extending his contract beyond the tournament.
I hope this information is helpful!