FIFA World Cup 2022 Brazil 26 Man Squad : Brazil aims for record sixth World Cup Nov. 20-Dec. 18 tournament in Qatar. Here’s what you need to know about their squad:
HOW MANY PLAYERS ARE BRAZIL ALLOWED TO TAKE TO QATAR ?
Teams could select up to 26 players for this year’s World Cup after FIFA raised the maximum squad limit by three in June due to the unusual timing of the tournament and the impact of COVID-19.
WHO IS IN FIFA World Cup 2022 Brazil 26 Man Squad ?
The Brazilian team was announced on November 7th.
* Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Manchester City), Weverton (Palmeiras).
Although there isn’t much to choose between Alisson and Ederson, the Liverpool goalkeeper has started most of Brazil’s World Cup qualifiers and is expected to retain his place between the posts in Qatar.
* Defenders: Bremer (Juventus), Eder Militao (Real Madrid), Marquinhos (Paris St Germain), Thiago Silva (Chelsea), Danilo (Juventus), Dani Alves (UNAM Pumas), Alex Sandro (Juventus), Alex Telles ( Seville)).
Four central defenders made the cut, with Marquinhos and veteran Thiago Silva anchoring the defence, while 39-year-old Dani Alves was a surprise.
* Midfielders: Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle United), Casemiro (Manchester United), Everton Ribeiro (Flamengo), Fabinho (Liverpool), Fred (Manchester United), Lucas Paqueta (West Ham United).
Guimaraes has been rewarded for a brilliant start at Newcastle United, while 33-year-old Everton Ribeiro is on his way to his first World Cup.
* Forwards: Antony (Manchester United), Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Neymar Jr (Paris St Germain), Pedro (Flamengo), Raphinha (Barcelona), Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur), Rodrygo (Real) ) Madrid), Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid).
nine forwards were selected, with many of the youngsters active in Europe apart from Pedro de Flamengo, who helped the Brazilian club win the Copa Libertadores where he was top scorer with 12 goals.
WHAT ARE SIGNIFICANT FRAMES ?
* Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino missed the game despite having more goals and assists in the Premier League than anyone else in the squad this season.
* Center back Gabriel Magalhaes failed to impress Tite enough despite helping Arsenal to the top of the Premier League.
* Aston Villa attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho is out with a thigh injury.
WHICH TEAMS WILL MEET BRAZIL IN THE GROUP TEST?
* Brazil will face Serbia, Switzerland and Cameroon in Group G.
HOW WAS THE BRAZIL TEAM AT THE 2018 WORLD CUP ?
Goalkeepers: Alisson (Roma), Ederson (Manchester City), Cassio (Corinthians).
Goalkeepers: Alisson (Roma), Ederson (Manchester City), Cassio (Corinthians).
Defenders: Thiago Silva (Paris St Germain), Miranda (Inter Milan), Marquinhos (Paris St Germain), Marcelo (Real Madrid), Filipe Luis (Atletico Madrid), Fagner (Corinthians), Pedro Geromel (Gremio), Danilo (Manchester City).
Midfielders: Paulinho (Barcelona), Casemiro (Real Madrid), Philippe Coutinho (Barcelona), Renato Augusto (Beijing Sinobo Guoan), Fred (Shakhtar Donetsk), Fernandinho (Manchester City), Willian (Chelsea).
Forwards: Neymar (Paris St Germain), Douglas Costa (Juventus), Gabriel Jesus (Manchester City), Roberto Firmino (Liverpool), Taison (Shakhtar Donetsk).