Rio de Janeiro (Reuters)
Brazil have referred to as up three extra gamers to their Copa America squad, after the South American Soccer Confederation (CONMEBOL) allowed the groups collaborating within the match to of gamers elevated from 23 to 26 gamers.
The Brazilian Soccer Confederation stated in a press release that Juventus defender Bremer, Atalanta midfielder Ederson, and Porto ahead Pepe have been added to the squad.
Coach Dorival Junior, who took over as Brazil coach final January, after the group’s disappointing run within the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup beneath Fernando Diniz, referred to as Sao Paulo goalkeeper Rafael to exchange Manchester Metropolis goalkeeper Ederson.
Ederson suffered a minor fracture to his eye socket when he collided with Argentine Cristian Romero, Tottenham Hotspur defender, throughout Metropolis’s 2-0 away win.
The coach named the 23-man squad earlier this month, which included rising expertise Andrek (17 years outdated), however with out a number of veterans comparable to midfielder Casemiro, or forwards Richarlison and Gabriel Jesus.
“All gamers, no matter when they’re referred to as up, arrive on equal phrases to compete and struggle for a spot within the beginning lineup,” stated Dorival Junior in a video printed by the Soccer Federation Brazil.
9-time champions Brazil start their Copa America marketing campaign by dealing with Costa Rica on June 24, 4 days earlier than enjoying Paraguay, then Colombia on July 2.
America hosts the match, which takes place each 4 years from June 20 to July 14.
Brazil will play two friendlies towards Mexico on June 8, adopted by America 4 days later, as a part of the preparations for the Copa America.
2024-05-20 06:08:47
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