Brazil To Announce Squad For Nigeria Friendly Friday, Liverpool Star Definitely Out

Published: September 19, 2019

The Brazilian Football Confederation have confirmed that national team boss Tite will announce his roster for the upcoming friendlies against Nigeria and Senegal on Friday, September 20.

From 1030 hours, in the auditorium of the entity, Brazil's senior, Olympic Team and U17 coaches will unveil their squad lists for international matches in October.

While Brazil are facing the Senegalese for the first time, the Selecao thrashed the Super Eagles 3-0 in a friendly back in 2003, with goals from Gil, Luis Fabiano and Adriano.

The Brazil vs Nigeria friendly will take place in Singapore's National Stadium on October 13.

One Brazil player who is certain to miss the trip to Southeast Asia is first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker.

The Liverpool glovesman suffered a serious calf injury on the opening day of the season against Norwich City and has been on the sidelines since then.

Brazil have lost only three games since the appointment of Tite as coach in 2016, against Belgium in the 2018 World Cup, Argentina and Peru.

Igho Kingsley

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