Brazil World Cup squad: Mixed news for Newcastle United stars as Manchester United man preferred
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It’s good news for Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, who is part of the five-time world champions’ 26-man squad for the upcoming tournament. Brazil boss Tite confirmed his final squad on Monday after watching Guimaraes in action in a 4-0 win for United against Aston Villa last month.
Guimaraes was expected to be called-up, but there was no surprise place in the squad for Joelinton despite his fine form for Newcastle over the past 12 months with the likes of Fred preferred.
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Hide AdFormer Magpies target and West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta was also named in the Brazil squad alongside his close friend and former Lyon team-mate Guimaraes.
Brazil’s World Cup squad in full
Goalkeepers: Alisson - Liverpool (ENG), Ederson - Manchester City (ENG), Weverton – Palmeiras (BRA)
Defenders: Alex Sandro - Juventus (ITA), Alex Telles - Seville (ESP), Dani Alves – Pumas (MEX), Danilo - Juventus (ITA), Bremer - Juventus (ITA), Éder Militao - Real Madrid (ESP), Marquinhos - Paris Saint Germain (FRA), Thiago Silva - Chelsea (ENG)
Midfielders: Bruno Guimaraes - Newcastle United (ENG), Casemiro - Manchester United (ENG), Everton Ribeiro - Flamengo (BRA), Fabinho - Liverpool (ENG), Fred - Manchester United (ENG), Lucas Paqueta - West Ham United (ENG)
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Hide AdForwards: Antony - Manchester United (ENG), Gabriel Jesus - Arsenal (ENG), Gabriel Martinelli - Arsenal (ENG), Neymar Jr. - Paris Saint Germain (FRA), Pedro – Flamengo (BRA), Raphinha - Barcelona (ESP), Richarlison - Tottenham (ENG), Rodrygo - Real Madrid (ESP), Vinicius Jr. - Real Madrid (ESP)