Brazilian coach Tite announced the list of 26 players called up for the World Cup in Qatar. There are at least 9 strikers in the squad, but the Liverpool star is missing, he said Tuttomercatoweb.

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Among those summoned are three defenders of Turin “Juventus”.

Former Fiorentina star Pedro is among the forwards called up. Among the defenders, Tito named Dani Alves, now 39, as well as three Juventus defenders Alex Sandro, Bremer and Danilo.

Roberto Firmino, the great absence of Brazilians

The big surprise of the Brazilian national team was the non-call-up of Liverpool star Roberto Firmino. In this Premier League season, the forward scored 6 goals in 12 matches.

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The composition of the Brazilian national team at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

GOALKEEPERS: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Manchester City), Waverton (Palmeiras)

DEFENDERS: Alex Sandro (Juventus), Alex Telles (Sevilla), Dani Alves (Pumas), Danilo (Juventus), Bremer (Juventus), Eder Militao (Real), Marquinhos (PSG), Thiago Silva (Chelsea)

MEDIATORS: Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle), Casemiro (Manchester United), Everton Ribeiro (Flamengo), Fabinho (Liverpool), Fred (Manchester United), Lucas Paqueta (West Ham)

ATTACKERS: Antony (Manchester United), Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal), Martinelli (Arsenal), Neymar (PSG), Pedro (Flamengo), Rafinha (Barcelona), Richarlison (Tottenham), Rodrigo (Real), Vinicius (Real).