Roberto Firmino left out as Brazil coach names World Cup squad
The head coach of the Brazil national team announces his squad that will be heading to Qatar to participate in the 2022 World Cup.
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Liverpool's Roberto Firmino was left off Brazil's World Cup squad list.
Liverpool's Roberto Firmino was left off Brazil's World Cup squad list as coach Tite named on Monday his squad, seeking a sixth title with a team led by Neymar and 39-year-old veteran Dani Alves.
Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) veteran Alves, who signed with Mexican side Pumas in July, made the team despite the fact that he has not played a match in two months.
The oldest player ever named to a Brazilian World Cup squad, Alves will be participating in his third edition of the tournament.
Meanwhile, Firmino, who has returned to form for Liverpool this season, failed to make it to the squad, losing out to forwards such as Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus, Flamengo playmaker Pedro, and Tottenham's Richarlison.
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The Brazilian national team will be led by Neymar, looking to end the five-time champions' 20-year World Cup title drought.
The 30-year-old striker has been having an exceptional season at PSG with 15 goals and 12 assists in 19 matches.
He will be joined up front by the likes of Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid and Arsenal's Jesus.
Brazil had an undefeated World Cup qualifying campaign to finish first from South America, conceding just five goals in 17 matches.
They will train for five days next week in Turin, Italy, before heading to Qatar, where they play their Group G opener against Serbia on November 24.
