RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) – Brazil summoned striker Gabriel Jesús and goalkeeper Alisson on Friday for two World Cup qualifiers in November, even though both players are recovering from injuries.
Five-time World Cup champions will face Venezuela in Sao Paulo on November 13 and Uruguay in Montevideo 4 days later.
Jesus has noticed limited minutes for Manchester City due to a thigh injury in September. Alison missed several games in Liverpool after injuring her shoulder in training.
Neymar, Roberto Firmino and Philippe Coutinho are also on the list. Brazilian coach Tite also summoned the extreme Vinicius Junior, who played for Real Madrid.
The Brazilian confederation has also said that the “superclassical” globalist qualifier against Argentina is scheduled for March 30 at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife.
Brazil and Argentina won their playoffs in October.
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Team:
Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Manchester City), Weverton (Palmeiras)
Defenders: Danilo (Juventus), Gabriel Menino (Palmeiras), Alex Telles (Manchester United), Renan Lodi (Atletico Madrid), Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain), Rodrigo Caio (Flamengo), Thiago Silva (Paris Saint-Germain), Eder Militao (Real Madrid)
Midfielders: Casemiro (Real Madrid), Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa), Arthur (Juventus), Everton Ribeiro (Flamengo), Fabinho (Liverpool), Philippe Coutinho (Barcelona)
Forwards: Roberto Firmino (Liverpool), Gabriel Jesus (Manchester City), Neymar (Paris Saint-Germain), Richarlison (Everton), Everton (Benfica), Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid)
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