The Liverpool duo of Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino have made it to the Brazil squad for next month’s World Cup qualifiers.
Brazil coach Dunga has confirmed his squad that will take on Copa America champions Chile and Venezuela in the World Cup qualifiers on 9th and 14th of October, respectively.
Arsenal defender Gabriel Paulista has been left out of the squad that played against United States and Costa Rica in friendly fixtures last month. The Paris Saint-Germain duo David Luiz and Marquinhos have found favour with Dunga, with new Inter signing Miranda also finding a place in the squad.
The Liverpool duo of Firmino and Coutinho have found a place in the Brazil team, with Manchester City’s Fernandinho and Chelsea’s Willian and Oscar have also been included in Dunga’s squad.
PSG’s Lucas, Zenit Saint Petersburg’s Hulk and Bayern Munich’s summer signing Douglas Costa form the attacking force of the Brazil squad, which will look to start well in their journey towards Russia 2018.
Brazil Squad vs Chile and Venezuela
Goalkeepers: Jefferson, Marcelo Grohe, Alisson
Defenders: David Luiz, Miranda, Marquinhos, Gil
Full-backs: Fabinho, Rafinha, Felipe Luis, Marcelo
Midfielders: Luiz Gustavo, Fernandinho, Elias, Renato Augusto, Lucas Lima, Oscar, Willian, Philippe Coutinho
Attackers: Roberto Firmino, Hulk, Lucas, Douglas Costa
