PSG, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Liverpool Stars Named In Brazil 23-Man Squad For Nigeria Friendly
Published: September 20, 2019![PSG, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Liverpool Stars Named In Brazil 23-Man Squad For Nigeria Friendly](../football_pics/61912Neymar.png)
Brazil national team coach Tite has announced a 23-man roster for the upcoming games against West African giants Senegal and Nigeria on October 10 and October 13 respectively.
An analysis of the squad list revealed that three goalkeepers, eight defenders, six midfielders and six attackers are in contention to face the Super Eagles at the National Stadium in Singapore.
PSG's Neymar, Liverpool's Roberto Firmino and Barcelona loanee Philippe Coutinho are three of the top stars named in the squad.
Super Eagles winger Alex Iwobi could face his teammate at Everton Richarlison as he is among the strikers listed.
The other Premier League players summoned for the games are Ederson (Manchester City), Fabinho (Liverpool) and Gabriel Jesus (Manchester City).
Brazil Roster For Senegal, Nigeria Friendlies
Goalkeepers (3) : Ederson (Manchester City), Santos (Athletico-PR), Weverton (Palmeiras)
Defenders (8) : Eder Militão (Real Madrid), Marquinhos (PSG), Rodrigo Caio (Flamengo), Thiago Silva (PSG), Alex Sandro (Juventus), Daniel Alves (São Paulo), Danilo (Juventus), Renan Lodi (Atlético de Madrid)
Midfielders (6) : Arthur (Barcelona), Casemiro (Real Madrid), Fabinho (Liverpool), Lucas Paquetá (Milan), Matheus Henrique (Grêmio), Philippe Coutinho (Bayern)
Strikers (6): Everton (Grêmio), Gabigol (Flamengo), Gabriel Jesus (Manchester City), Neymar (PSG), Richarlison (Everton), Roberto Firmino (Liverpool)
Defenders (8) : Eder Militão (Real Madrid), Marquinhos (PSG), Rodrigo Caio (Flamengo), Thiago Silva (PSG), Alex Sandro (Juventus), Daniel Alves (São Paulo), Danilo (Juventus), Renan Lodi (Atlético de Madrid)
Midfielders (6) : Arthur (Barcelona), Casemiro (Real Madrid), Fabinho (Liverpool), Lucas Paquetá (Milan), Matheus Henrique (Grêmio), Philippe Coutinho (Bayern)
Strikers (6): Everton (Grêmio), Gabigol (Flamengo), Gabriel Jesus (Manchester City), Neymar (PSG), Richarlison (Everton), Roberto Firmino (Liverpool)
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
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