Neymar in Brazil squad, but no room for Alves, Adriano or Douglas

Neymar in Brazil squad, but no room for Alves, Adriano or Douglas

Neymar, who was named captain of Brazil last month, once again features in Dunga's squad for the upcoming matches against Argentina and Japan.

However, there is no room for any of Barcelona's other Brazilian players.

Dani Alves, now 31, doesn't seem to have much of a future left with his national side since the appointment of Dunga, while Douglas and Adriano were once again overlooked.

After scoring two goals of the bench against Athletic Club on Saturday, Neymar will look to lead Brazil in October in the friendlies which will take place a couple of weeks before the Clasico against Real Madrid.

There were once again call ups for Filipe Luis and Miranda, despite the former's limited game time since swapping Atletico Madrid for Chelsea.

Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho is also included.

Paris Saint-Germain defender Thiago Silva misses out through injury, but David Luiz and Marquinhos, who also play for the French champions, will be involved.

 

Brazil squad:

Goalkeepers: Jefferson (Botafogo) y Rafael (Napoli/ITA).

Defenders: Danilo (Porto/POR), Mario Fernandes (CSKA Moscow/RUS), Filipe Luis (Chelsea/ENG), Dodô (Inter Milán/ITA), David Luiz, Marquinhos (París Saint Germain/FRA), Miranda (Atlético Madrid/ESP) & Gil (Corinthians).

Midfielders: Luiz Gustavo (Wolfsburg/GER), Elías (Corinthians), Fernandinho (Manchester City/ENG), Ramires, Oscar (Chelsea/ENG) & Everton Ribeiro (Cruzeiro).

Forwards: Robinho (Santos), Ricardo Goulart (Cruzeiro), Willian (Chelsea/ENG), Neymar (Barcelona/ESP), Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool/ENG) & Diego Tardelli (Atlético Mineiro).