BRAZIL have released their 26-man squad for the World Cup – and Premier League stars Roberto Firmino and Gabriel Magalhaes have FAILED to make made the cut.
Nations across the globe are slowly but surely announcing their squads for Qatar 2022 – which gets underway a week on Sunday.
Five-time Jules Rimet Trophy winners Brazil announced their squad on Monday evening.
And footy fans were left stunned by the omissions of Arsenal defender Gabriel and Liverpool ace Firmino.
Firmino’s Kop team-mates Alisson and Fabinho, however, have been selected.
The omission of Firmino has come as a major surprise to Liverpool and Brazil fans.
The former Hoffenheim ace has been in rare form this season, scoring eight goals and setting up a further four in 19 appearances.
But his exploits weren’t enough to impress Tite, who has gone for youth over experience with his attackers.
Gabriel Magahales’ soaring Arsenal team-mates Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli have also made the cut.
Selecao chief Tite has also selected Manchester United stars Casemiro, Fred and Antony.
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The trio have featured regularly for Erik ten Hag’s side this season, with £85million ace Antony scoring chipping in with five goals and two assists in 14 appearances.
Casemiro has also impressed since his £70million transfer from Real Madrid, scoring one goal and notching one assist in 17 appearances.
Chelsea’s Thiago Silva has also been selected and will be one of the oldest outfield players in the tournament at the age of 38.
Newcastle, West Ham and ex-Leeds stars Bruno Guimaraes, Lucas Paqueta and Raphinha have also made the final squad for the tournament.
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Brazil 2022 World Cup Squad
Goalkeepers
Alisson
Ederson
Weverton
Defenders
Bremer
Eder Militao
Marquinhos
Thiago Silva
Alex Sandro
Alex Telles
Danilo
Daniel Alves
Midfielders
Bruno Guimaraes
Casemiro
Everton Ribeiro
Fabinho
Fred
Lucas Paqueta
Forwards
Antony
Gabriel Jesus
Gabriel Martinelli
Neymar
Pedro
Raphinha
Richarlison
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Rodrygo
Vincius Jr
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
