Manchester United pair Casemiro and Antony called up to Brazil squad but Fred left out
manchestereveningnews.co.ukBrazil have called up Manchester United pair Casemiro and Antony to their squad for the friendly with Morocco later this month but several Premier League stars have been left out.
Old Trafford midfielder Fred is among them with the 29-year-old omitted. Liverpool trio Alisson, Fabinho and Roberto Firmino, Arsenal pair Gabriel and Gabriel Martinelli and Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes are also missing.
Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar is injured but Barcelona winger Raphinha is also absent, with stand-in manager Ramon Menezes, Brazil's Under-20s boss, placing an emphasis on youth.
A host of uncapped players have been called up, including Chelsea starlet Andrey Santos. ALSO READ: Fred explains how United squad mentality has changed Brazil suffered a surprise World Cup exit to Croatia at the quarter-final stage, which cost coach Tite his job as manager.
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