Brazil will not have Neymar neither Endrick, but yes with Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo to measure yourself Venezuela and Uruguay in this month’s games South American Qualifiers for him 2026 World Cupaccording to the squad list announced on Friday by Coach Dorival Júnior.
After more than a year of absence due to a serious injury, Neymar returned to play in official competitions at the end of October with his team Al-Hilal, and there was therefore the possibility of him returning to the Brazilian team.
But the Brazilian coach admitted that “Ney” still needs to get ready.
The young Real Madrid forward Endrick, with few minutes in his club, is also the big absence in the squad.
Without surprise, the coach instead called up the merengue forwards Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr, who will dress in yellow after the great disappointment suffered by not winning the Ballon d’Or on Monday, which was won by the Spanish Rodri.
The novelty on the list is the call-up of Nottingham Forest defender Murillo, 22, who makes his debut in a call-up for Brazil.
Also returning is the young Estevao (Palmeiras), just 17 years old and a Brazilian soccer sensation, who was out due to injury in the two qualifying matches for the next World Cup that Brazil played in October.
The five-time world champion will visit Venezuela on November 14 in Maturín, while they will host Uruguay on the 19th of the same month at the Fonte Nova stadium in Salvador.
Due to its criticized work, Brazil is in fourth place in the Qualifiers with 16 points, six behind the Argentine National Team.
The Verdeamarelha has just won two games in a row, against Chile and Peru, although the coach admitted that “many points need adjustments.”
Source: Ambito
