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Vinicius Jr & Raphinha to Play India!
10 Sep
Summary
- Brazil's squad includes Vinicius Jr and Raphinha for the India match.
- The friendly will be held at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium on October 3.
- Neymar and top goalkeepers are notably absent from the Brazil squad.
Brazil's national football team, under the guidance of head coach Carlo Ancelotti, is set to play a historic international friendly against India on October 3. The match will take place at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
The highly anticipated Brazilian squad includes global superstars like Vinicius Jr from Real Madrid and Raphinha from Barcelona, marking a significant event for Indian football.
Alongside these prominent attackers, the squad features other notable players such as Marquinhos, Bruno Guimaraes, Douglas Luiz, Endrick, Estevao, and Joao Pedro. Ancelotti has also called up emerging defensive talents Jair Cunha and Vitor Reis.
However, the Brazilian lineup will be without key players. Goalkeepers Alisson and Ederson have not been selected, and Neymar will also miss the match, having concluded his national team career. Veteran midfielder Casemiro has also been omitted from the squad.
This friendly offers a rare opportunity for the Indian team to compete against a world-class opponent and for fans to witness some of football's biggest stars in action.
