Brazil announce squad for Copa America as Jesus, Casemiro miss out

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Brazil have announced a 23-man squad ahead of the upcoming Copa America starting in June, NRTC can confirm.

The tournament, which will be held in the United States of America, is being co-organized by CONCACAF.

This is the second time the United States will host the tournament, having hosted the Copa América Centenario in 2016.

Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus and Manchester United midfielder Casemiro have both been ignored.

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With 75 caps for Brazil, Casemiro has endured a tough time at United as the Old Trafford club have displayed largely unimpressive performances this term.

As things stand, Coach Dorival Jr has also overlooked Jesus and Tottenham forward Richarlison. Casemiro’s Manchester United teammate Antony was also not selected in the Brazil squad for the 2024 Copa America.

Meanwhile, an unsurprising exclusion from the team list is Neymar. The former Barcelona and PSG winger continues to recover from a knee ligament injury. He sustained the injury during Brazil’s 2-0 defeat to Uruguay last October.

Sensational prodigy Endrick became the youngest male goalscorer for club or country at Wembley Stadium when he netted in a friendly against England at just 17 years and 246 days in March. The youngster is also included in Dorival Jr’s squad.

As expected, Liverpool and Manchester City goalkeepers Alisson and Ederson make Brazil’s Copa America squad.

Also, there are places for Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, Aston Villa playmaker Douglas Luiz and Fulham’s Andreas Pereira.

Brazil squad

Goalkeepers: Alisson Becker (Liverpool), Bento (Athletico PR), Ederson (Manchester City).

Defenders: Lucas Beraldo (PSG), Éder Militão (Real Madrid), Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal), Marquinhos (PSG), Danilo (Juventus), Yan Couto (Girona), Guilherme Arana (Atlético Mineiro), Wendell (Porto).

Midfielders: Andreas Pereira (Fulham), Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle), Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa), João Gomes (Wolves), Lucas Paqueta (West Ham).

Forwards: Endrick (Palmeiras), Evanilson (Porto), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rodrygo (Real Madrid), Savinho (Girona), Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid).