Brazil announces squad for Japan, Singapore friendlies — Six players get maiden call-ups; Raphinha, Vinicius included

Manchester City forward Allan is among six players who have received call-ups to the 26-man contingent.  | Photo Credit: REUTERS

Brazil men’s national football team head coach Carlo Ancelotti has leaned heavily on youth when picking his squad for the nation’s upcoming friendlies against Japan and Singapore in November.

Manchester City forward Allan is among six players who have received maiden call-ups to the 26-man contingent. Marlon Gomes, Andre Luiz, Alisson Santana, Jonathan Jesus and Lucas Perri are the others with a possible chance of making their national team debut.

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Brazil will play friendlies in Singapore against Japan on November 14 and three days later against the host.

Brazil squad for Japan and Singapore friendlies

• Goalkeepers: Bento (Al-Nassr), Lucas Perri (Torino), Pedro Morisco (Coritiba)
• Defenders: Arthur Dias (Athletico Paranaense), Carlos Augusto (Inter Milan), Douglas Santos (Zenit), Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal), Jair Cunha (Nottingham Forest), Jonathan Jesus (Cruzeiro), Vanderson (Monaco), Vitor Reis (Manchester City), Wesley (Roma)
• Midfielders: André (Corinthians), Andrey Santos (Manchester United), Bruno Guimarães (Arsenal), Danilo (Botafogo), Gabriel Bontempo (Santos), João Gomes (Aston Villa), Marlon Gomes (Shakhtar Donetsk)
• Forwards: Alisson Santana (Shakhtar Donetsk), Allan (Manchester City), Estêvão (Chelsea), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rayan (Bournemouth), Endrick and Vinícius Júnior (both Real Madrid)