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Brazil World Cup Squad: Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli And Gabriel Jesus Picked, Roberto Firmino Misses Out

Olalekan Adebayo November 8, 2022
Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli has been named in Brazil’s World Cup squad, but Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino is among those to miss out.
Brazil World Cup Squad: Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli And Gabriel Jesus Picked, Roberto Firmino Misses Out
Brazil World Cup Squad: Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli And Gabriel Jesus Picked, Roberto Firmino Misses Out
Selecao coach Tite named his 26-man squad for the Qatar tournament on Monday evening, which also included Tottenham’s Richarlison and Manchester United’s Antony, but Firmino was the most noticeable absentee with Martinelli, who only has three caps for his country, preferred.

The 21-year-old’s Gunners team-mate Gabriel Jesus is also among the forwards, alongside Neymar, Vinicius Junior and Richarlison, but there’s no space for Firmino, who featured in Russia four years ago.
Liverpool’s experienced striker has 55 caps for his country, but didn’t get off the bench during September friendlies against Ghana and Tunisia and hasn’t featured for Tite’s side since the Copa America final last July.
Brazil World Cup Squad: Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli And Gabriel Jesus Picked, Roberto Firmino Misses Out
Brazil World Cup Squad: Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli And Gabriel Jesus Picked, Roberto Firmino Misses Out
Veteran right-back Dani Alves, 39, also made the cut as he looks to add to his 125 Brazil caps, while Chelsea defender Thiago Silva will compete at his fourth World Cup.

Premier League goalkeepers Alisson and Ederson have also been selected with captain Thiago Silva of Chelsea also in the 26-man squad.

Brazil’s World Cup squad in full

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 (Paris Saint-Germain), Thiago Silva (Chelsea)

Midfielders: Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle), Casemiro (Manchester United), Everton Ribeiro (Flamengo), Fabinho (Liverpool), Fred (Manchester United), Lucas Paqueta (West Ham)

Attackers: Antony (Manchester 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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