Brazil Squad Announced: Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo Lead, Cunha Included, Neymar Omitted
Brazil's national team has revealed their squad for the November international friendlies against Senegal and Tunisia, with Real Madrid duo Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo Goes spearheading the attack. Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha earns a call-up, while Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar is excluded due to a recurring right thigh injury that has sidelined him since September 2025.
Full Squad List
Goalkeepers: Bento (Al-Nassr), Ederson (Fenerbahçe), Hugo Souza (Corinthians)
Defenders: Alex Sandro (Flamengo), Caio Henrique (AS Monaco), Danilo (Flamengo), Éder Militão (Real Madrid), Bruno Guimarães (Cruzeiro), Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal), Luciano Juba (Bahia), Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain), Henrique (Vasco da Gama), Wesley França (Roma)
Midfielders: Andrey Santos (Chelsea), Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle), Casemiro (Manchester United), Fabinho (Al-Ittihad), Lucas Paquetá (West Ham)
Forwards: Estêvão (Chelsea), João Pedro (Chelsea), Luiz Henrique (Zenit), Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), Richarlison (Tottenham), Rodrygo Goes (Real Madrid), Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid), Endrick (Palmeiras)
Key Details
Coach Carlo Ancelotti's selection emphasizes youth and fitness, with 18-year-old Chelsea winger Estêvão making his senior debut. Neymar's absence marks his fourth consecutive exclusion under Ancelotti, who prioritizes players demonstrating consistent match-readiness. The squad features four players from Flamengo and a blend of European-based stars like Casemiro and Marquinhos.
Friendlies Schedule:
- vs Senegal: November 16 at Emirates Stadium, London
- vs Tunisia: November 19 at Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille
