Brazil announced their squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on Monday, with Liverpoolโs Roberto Firmino left out and Arsenal attacker Gabriel Martinelli in.
Martinelli, 21, has scored five goals in 13 Premier League appearances this season, while Firmino, 31, misses out despite six goals in 12 games.
Brazil start their campaign against Serbia on 24 November, followed by games against Switzerland and Cameroon in Group G.
There are 12 Premier League players in Titeโs squad overall, with Liverpoolโs Alisson and Manchester Cityโs Ederson to battle for the starting goalkeeperโs spot.
Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has been named, while the midfielders include Manchester Unitedโs Casemiro and Fred, Newcastleโs Bruno Guimaraes, Liverpoolโs Fabinho and West Hamโs Lucas Paqueta.
A talented selection of forwards sees the likes of Manchester Unitedโs Anthony and Tottenhamโs Richarlison join Paris St-Germain star Neymar in Qatar.
Firmino has not played for Brazil since last yearโs defeat by Argentina in the Copa America final, with his form this season not enough to force his way back in, with Real Madrid duo Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr, plus Barcelonaโs Raphinha, also preferred.
Brazil have won five World Cup titles, with their most recent victory in 2002, but lost 2-1 to Belgium in the quarter-finals in 2018.
Brazil squad
Goalkeepers:ย Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Manchester City), Weverton (Palmeiras)
Defenders:ย Dani Alves (UNAM), Danilo (Juventus), Alex Sandro (Juventus), Alex Telles (Sevilla), Bremer (Juventus), Eder Militao (Real Madrid), Marquinhos (PSG), Thiago Silva (Chelsea)
Midfielders: Casemiro (Manchester United), Everton Ribeiro (Flamengo), Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle), Fabinho (Liverpool), Fred (Manchester United), Lucas Paqueta (West Ham)
Forwards:ย Antony (Manchester United), Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Neymar (PSG), Pedro (Flamengo), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rodrygo (Real Madrid), Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur), Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid).
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