Rio De Janeiro: Brazil coach Dunga yesterday named a youthful squad for the Copa America Centenario in the United States in June, with the country having one eye on the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in August.
As announced last month, Barcelona superstar Neymar is not in the squad of 23 after his club said they would only release him for the Olympics football tournament.
Dunga’s side will kick off their campaign against Ecuador in Pasadena, California on June 4.
SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Alisson, Diego Alves, Ederson.
Defenders: Joao Miranda, Gil, Marquinhos, Rodrigo Caio, Daniel Alves), Fabinho, Filipe Luís, Douglas Santos.
Midfielders: Luiz Gustavo, Elias, Renato Augusto, Willian, Lucas Lima, Philippe Coutinho, Douglas Costa, Casemiro, Rafinha Alcántara.
Forwards: Ricardo Oliveira, Hulk, Gabriel.