Brazil Hand Call-Ups To Rodrygo And Vinicius Jr For October Friendlies

‎Real Madrid duo Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr have been named in Brazil’s squad for this month’s friendlies against South Korea and Japan.

‎Neymar misses out after sustaining a thigh injury. Vinicius, who was previously left out of Carlo Ancelotti’s squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Bolivia, makes his return.

‎Defender Éder Militão has also been recalled following his recovery from a long-term knee injury.

‎Brazil’s leading goalscorer, Neymar suffered a thigh muscle tear last month and is expected to be out until November.

‎Goalkeeper Alisson, defender Marquinhos, and forward Raphinha were also left out due to injuries. Brazil plays South Korea in Seoul on October 10, before traveling to face Japan in Tokyo four days later.

‎Ancelotti said the squad is not a definitive list of those who will travel to North America for next year’s World Cup.

‎”Obviously, many of these players will be at the World Cup, but it is a list that also takes into account the injuries we have had in recent days,” he added.

‎”It is an opportunity for others to demonstrate their qualities.”

‎Squad

‎Goalkeepers: Bento, Ederson, Hugo Souza

‎Defenders: Caio Henrique, Carlos Augusto, Douglas Santos, Eder Militao, Fabricio Bruno, Gabriel Magalhaes, Beraldo, Vanderson, Wesley

‎Midfielders: Andre, Bruno Guimaraes, Casemiro, Joao Gomes, Joelinton, Lucas Paqueta

‎Forwards: Estevao, Gabriel Martinelli, Igor Jesus, Luiz Henrique, Matheus Cunha, Richarlison, Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr