Casemiro Left out of Brazil’s Squad for Copa America
Casemiro, a midfielder for Manchester United, has been left out of Brazil’s squad for the Copa America tournament next month.
The 32-year-old, a veteran of 75 Brazil caps, has had a challenging season at Old Trafford and was left off of coach Dorival Jr.’s 23-man roster.
Richarlison of Tottenham, Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal, and Antony, Casemiro’s United teammate, were all left off the roster.
Neymar was naturally left off the roster as he continues to heal from a knee ligament injury he suffered during Brazil’s 2-0 loss to Uruguay in October of last year.
Nine Premier League players have qualified for the competition in the United States from June 20 to July 14; they include goalkeepers Alisson of Liverpool and Ederson of Manchester City.
Along with Gabriel Martinelli of the Gunners, Gabriel, an Arsenal defender, is included in the squad.
They comprised midfielders Lucas Paqueta (West Ham), Joao Gomes (Wolves), Andreas Pereira (Fulham), Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle), and Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa).
Teenage striker Endrick from Palmeiras, who will sign with Real Madrid this summer, was also chosen by Dorival Jr.
In March, at the age of 17 years and 246 days, Endrick scored his first goal in a friendly match against England, making history as the youngest male goal scorer for a club or nation at Wembley Stadium.
Brazil squad
Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Bento (Athletico PR), Ederson (Manchester City)
Defenders: Beraldo (PSG), Militao (Real Madrid), Gabriel (Arsenal), Marquinhos (PSG), Danilo (Juventus), Couto (Girona), Arama (Athletico MG), Wendell (Porto)
Midfielders: Pereira (Fulham), Guimaraes (Newcastle), Luiz (Aston Villa), Gomes (Wolves), Paqueta (West Ham)
Forwards: Endrick (Palmeiras), Evanilson (Porto), Martinelli (Arsenal), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rodrygo (Real Madrid), Savinho (Girona), Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid)
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Casemiro Left out of Brazil’s Squad for Copa America
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