RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) – Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior will return with the Brazilian national team for two best friends in Asia in October.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti announced his team on Wednesday in Rio de Janeiro in a match between Korea and Japan.
Star striker Neymar was ruled out due to another injury. This time I’ll be using my left thigh.
Vinícius did not play in Brazil’s final two matches in the South American World Cup qualifying round in September.
Also missing due to injuries are Rafinha of Barcelona, Marquinhos of Paris Saint-Germain and Allison of Liverpool.
The first friendly will be in Seoul on October 10th and in Tokyo four days later.
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Goalkeepers: Adason (Fenerbahce), Bent (al-nassr), Hugo Sosa (Corinthian)
Defenders: Carlos Augusto (Intel Milano), Edder Militan (Real Madrid), Caio Henrique (Monaco), Vanderson (Monaco), Douglas Santos (Zenit), Fabrio Bruno (Cruzeiro), Gabriel Magalges (Arsenal), Baraldo (Paris Saint-Domene), Zen Demeine
Midfielders: Andre (Wolverhampton), Bruno Guimares, Jorington (both Newcastle), Casemiro (Manchester United), Joanne Gomez (Wolverhampton), Lucas Paketa (West Ham).
Forwards: Estevan (Chelsea), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Igor Jesus (Nottingham Forest), Luis Henrique (Zenit), Mateus Cuña (Manchester United), Richardson (Tettam), Rodrigo and Vinicius Junio (Ra Madrid).
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