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Tuesday, 14 May 2013

Scolari announces Brazil squad for Confederations Cup

Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has unveiled his squad for the Confederations Cup, which begins on 15 June. The headline news is that, contrary to expectations, neither Kaká nor Ronaldinho Gaúcho has made the cut. There is, however, a surprise call-up for young Atlético Mineiro forward Bernard.


The full squad is as follows:

Júlio César (QPR)
Diego Cavalieri (Fluminense)
Jefferson (Botafogo)

David Luiz (Chelsea)
Thiago Silva (PSG)
Réver (Atlético Mineiro)
Dante (Bayern Munich)
Marcelo (Real Madrid)
Filipe Luís (Atlético Madrid)
Daniel Alves (Barcelona)
Jean (Fluminense)

Paulinho (Corinthians)
Fernando (Grêmio)
Luiz Gustavo (Bayern Munich)
Oscar (Chelsea)
Hernanes (Lazio)
Jádson (São Paulo)

Bernard (Atlético Mineiro)
Lucas (PSG)
Hulk (Zenit St Petersburg)
Leandro Damião (Internacional)
Fred (Fluminense)
Neymar (Santos)

Former Liverpool player Diego Cavalieri joins Júlio César and Jefferson among the goalkeepers, seeing off competition from Diego Alves and Victor. There are few surprises in defence, although the selection of Jean (who has played most of the season in midfield for Fluminense) may raise the odd eyebrow. Dedé, who has yet to play for Cruzeiro since his protracted transfer from Vasco da Gama, finds himself frozen out for now.

In midfield, Ramires and Lucas Leiva miss out, as does Corinthians guard dog Ralf. The inclusion of Leandro Damião is somewhat surprising given that he featured in neither of Felipão's first two Brazil squads but, coupled with Fred's selection, perhaps underlines the coach's preference for a target man up front. The supporting cast of attackers has a decidedly youthful feel, with Bernard edging out both his club colleague Ronaldinho and Kaká, who flattered to deceive in the seleção's last bout of friendlies.
at 15:54

29 comments:

  1. Estéfano Souza14 May 2013 at 16:01

    Just a little observation: You forgot Jadson (midfielder, São Paulo).

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  2. snapkakapop14 May 2013 at 16:11

    Remedied, thanks!

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  3. Unknown14 May 2013 at 16:11

    The offense is not very good, I'm very please with our defense
    And you got to have a veteran such as ronaldinho or kaka

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    1. Unknown14 May 2013 at 17:39

      This offense is really good. Neymar, Fred, Hulk, Damiao, Oscar, Gustavo, Lucas and Jadson are all really good scoring players. I would be worried about the midfield.

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    2. Anonymous14 May 2013 at 18:16

      you just named some of the midfield players lol

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    3. Aakaash15 May 2013 at 22:13

      Think about midfield.. Who handle this vital position???
      And without kaka who is the play maker???

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  4. Andrelvis14 May 2013 at 16:20

    Kaka and Ramires shouldn't be left off. Hernanes and Jadson don't deserve spots on the team.

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    1. Unknown15 May 2013 at 17:53

      Hernanes doesn't deserve a spot? I disagree... his inclusion into midfield has been Brazil biggest advancement since WC 2010... He connects the defense to offense with his wide verity of passing abilities.

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    2. Unknown15 May 2013 at 21:02

      I agree with Andrelvis and others about Hernanes. I think Kaka should have been there.
      I think we all witnessed in the past few exhibition games that Brazil had that Hernanes was the puzzle instead of being the key.

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  5. Unknown14 May 2013 at 16:26

    COUTINHO????? he is better the Oscar

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    1. Anonymous14 May 2013 at 20:02

      Coutinho better than Oscar? What games do you watch?

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    2. Unknown15 May 2013 at 13:08

      adam u crazy??

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  6. Anonymous14 May 2013 at 16:28

    Ramires should be in the squad i believe he can contribute to the squad

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  7. snapkakapop14 May 2013 at 16:30

    Andrelvis - Completely disagree about Hernanes. Superb player who has been performing consistently well in one of Europe's top leagues.

    Adam - Maybe, but three months of good form just not a big enough sample size. If he can keep it up next season, however...

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  8. Unknown14 May 2013 at 16:31

    Hernanes, am please to see him there. brazil now needs such midfielder to carry the team. considering his form in the seria a

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  9. Rick14 May 2013 at 17:23

    This is very shocking! Can't believe Ramirez not in this squad after such and impressive season.

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    1. Chinmoy Chakraborty15 May 2013 at 09:17

      Ramires is out of team due to injury.

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    2. Unknown16 May 2013 at 04:57

      i Watched him play in Chelsea's Europa League Truimph!!! he has been still strong enough on the position he was offered to play. If not Kaka, Ramires has been there to anchor the midfield....

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  10. Unknown14 May 2013 at 18:24

    U need RONALDINHO & KAKA!!

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  11. Anonymous15 May 2013 at 03:41

    Um where's ganso? He's sick!

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  12. Anonymous15 May 2013 at 03:47

    no way lads coutinho is not better than oscar what r u saying deare...............
    ramires exclusion was wrong

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  13. Anonymous15 May 2013 at 04:39

    Wensley - yeah I totally agree, if you can't take both of them you got to have at least one them. You always need some veteran that has that kind of experience in tougher games. I'm so sad that none of them got in to the squad...

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    1. Israel26 May 2013 at 18:06

      Kaka was a fool to remain at Madrid; totally ruin his national chances by staying there. Could have being at Arsenal marshaling that midfield and would have being easy for national selection.

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  14. Anonymous15 May 2013 at 13:12

    osacr is waaaaaaaaaaaay beter than couthinio

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  15. Anonymous15 May 2013 at 18:29

    Coutinho isn't even close to Oscar. But, if he shows better during the year, he may be considered for World Cup.

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  16. SWXZ15 May 2013 at 19:29

    Leaving out Ramires is a big mistake. I'd line Brazil up like this:
    Julio Cesar
    Daniel Alves Thiago Silva Dante Marcelo
    Ramires David Luiz
    Oscar
    Lucas Hulk Neymar

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    1. Dan16 May 2013 at 05:39

      a big mistake? how? he hasnt even been performing that well with brazil. Technically Luis gustavo is better. He neutralizes the midfield much better, and that is a fact

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  17. Anonymous16 May 2013 at 06:27

    Coutinho!that boy is marvelous!

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  18. nnn16 May 2013 at 16:16

    Rafael da Silva should definitely be on this list. Oscar>Coutinho

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