Tite is just not messing round along with his bid to assert a sixth World Cup for Brazil at Qatar 2022.
Anybody hoping there was a way Brazil would possibly put out a lacklustre workforce for the World Cup in Qatar this month will likely be sorely dissatisfied by the announcement of the squad on Monday.
Head Coach Adenor Leonardo Bacchi, generally known as Tite, has named no fewer than 9 forwards in his 26-man squad, highlighting not solely his breadth of choices up entrance, but additionally giving a sign as to the kind of high-pressing, attacking technique we will count on to see from the World Cup’s most profitable workforce at this yr’s event in Qatar.
“We’re one of many favourites,” Tite advised reporters in Rio on Monday.
Neymar, a veteran of the Brazil workforce regardless of being solely 30, finds himself on the tip of Brazil’s assault, with the assist of kids reminiscent of Vinicius Jr, Gabriel Martinelli and Rodrygo.
Dani Alves, the 39-year-old former Barcelona proper again, was additionally included within the listing, which options eight defenders and 6 midfielders, regardless of not taking part in a aggressive match in two months.
Alves would be the oldest participant ever named in a Brazilian World Cup squad, however his lengthy historical past with the nationwide aspect and altering room management weren't the primary causes he received a spot within the squad, Tite stated.
“He provides technical and tactical elements which can be spectacular, to be an organiser, an articulator,” the coach stated.
Disappointment
Liverpool ahead Roberto Firmino has been omitted of the squad. Aston Villa attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho may even be bitterly dissatisfied after a thigh damage in weekend coaching will see him sidelined for a number of weeks.
Brazil will take 4 centre backs – Juventus’s Bremer, Paris Saint-Germain’s Marquinhos, Chelsea’s Thiago Silva and Actual Madrid’s Eder Militao, whereas leaving out Roger Ibanez of Roma, Lucas Verissimo of Benfica and Gabriel Magalhaes, whose aim on the weekend put Arsenal again on the high of the English Premier League.
The Brazilian FA additionally introduced that former PSG supervisor Ricardo Gomes will be part of Tite’s workers as an assistant.
The squad and Tite will collect on November 14 at Juventus’s coaching services in Turin, the place Brazil will maintain a five-day coaching camp earlier than flying to Doha on November 19.
Brazil will play in Group G, with Serbia, Switzerland and Cameroon. Serbia and Switzerland additionally had the misfortune to be in Brazil’s group 4 years in the past in Russia, when the Brazilians misplaced to Belgium within the quarter-finals. Brazil’s World Cup marketing campaign in Qatar begins in opposition to Serbia on November 24.
The 61-year-old Tite, whose childhood mentor Luiz Felipe Scolari led Brazil to their most up-to-date World Cup win 20 years in the past, has already introduced he'll step down after this event after six years accountable for Brazil.
The Brazil squad in full
Goalkeepers:
- Alisson (Liverpool)
- Ederson (Manchester Metropolis)
- Weverton (Palmeiras)
Defenders:
- Dani Alves (Pumas)
- Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain)
- Thiago Silva (Chelsea)
- Eder Militao (Actual Madrid)
- Danilo (Juventus)
- Alex Sandro (Juventus)
- Alex Telles (Sevilla)
- Bremer (Juventus)
Midfielders:
- Casemiro (Manchester United)
- Fred (Manchester United)
- Fabinho (Liverpool)
- Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle)
- Lucas Paqueta (West Ham)
- Everton Ribeiro (Flamengo)
Forwards:
- Neymar (Paris Saint-Germain)
- Vinicius Jr (Actual Madrid)
- Richarlison (Tottenham)
- Raphinha (Barcelona)
- Antony (Manchester United)
- Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal)
- Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)
- Pedro (Flamengo)
- Rodrygo (Actual Madrid)
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