carlyluvsunited
23-01-2008, 12:52 AM
Brazil call for Prem starlets
Youngsters Lucas Leiva and Anderson have been named in a youthful Brazil
squad to face the Republic of Ireland in Dublin next month.
Brazil coach Dunga named 11 players under the age of 23 in his 22-man squad
announced on Tuesday, with one eye on the Olympic Games in Beijing later this
year, including Liverpool's Lucas and Manchester United midfielder Anderson.
Alexandre Pato, 18, who scored on his AC Milan debut earlier this month, has
been handed a first call-up to the senior squad, as has Sao Paulo midfielder
Richarlyson.
"I named players of Olympic age before," said Dunga. "It's important for them to
gain experience in the national team environment.
"The upcoming games will be useful to keep watching the men who can play in
Beijing."
The game against the Republic on February 6 will be Brazil's first match this year.
They also face Sweden on March 26 at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium.
Barcelona playmaker Ronaldinho has been left out of the squad as he steps up
his recovery from a knee injury.
Brazil squad (from): Julio Cesar (Internazionale), Renan (Internacional); Maicon
(Internazionale), Rafinha (Schalke), Marcelo (Real Madrid), Lucio, Breno (both
Bayern Munich), Luisao (Benfica), Alex (Chelsea); Kaka, Gilberto Silva (Arsenal),
Hernanes (Sao Paulo), Josue (Wolfsburg), Lucas (Liverpool), Richarlyson (Sao
Paulo), Anderson (Man Utd), Thiago Neves (Fluminense), Julio Baptista (Real
Madrid); Robinho, Luis Fabiano (both Real Madrid), Rafael Sobis (Betis), Alexandre
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Youngsters Lucas Leiva and Anderson have been named in a youthful Brazil
squad to face the Republic of Ireland in Dublin next month.
Brazil coach Dunga named 11 players under the age of 23 in his 22-man squad
announced on Tuesday, with one eye on the Olympic Games in Beijing later this
year, including Liverpool's Lucas and Manchester United midfielder Anderson.
Alexandre Pato, 18, who scored on his AC Milan debut earlier this month, has
been handed a first call-up to the senior squad, as has Sao Paulo midfielder
Richarlyson.
"I named players of Olympic age before," said Dunga. "It's important for them to
gain experience in the national team environment.
"The upcoming games will be useful to keep watching the men who can play in
Beijing."
The game against the Republic on February 6 will be Brazil's first match this year.
They also face Sweden on March 26 at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium.
Barcelona playmaker Ronaldinho has been left out of the squad as he steps up
his recovery from a knee injury.
Brazil squad (from): Julio Cesar (Internazionale), Renan (Internacional); Maicon
(Internazionale), Rafinha (Schalke), Marcelo (Real Madrid), Lucio, Breno (both
Bayern Munich), Luisao (Benfica), Alex (Chelsea); Kaka, Gilberto Silva (Arsenal),
Hernanes (Sao Paulo), Josue (Wolfsburg), Lucas (Liverpool), Richarlyson (Sao
Paulo), Anderson (Man Utd), Thiago Neves (Fluminense), Julio Baptista (Real
Madrid); Robinho, Luis Fabiano (both Real Madrid), Rafael Sobis (Betis), Alexandre
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