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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) – Real Madrid winger Vin\u00edcius J\u00fanior will return with the Brazilian national team for two best friends in Asia in October.<\/p>\n
Coach Carlo Ancelotti announced his team on Wednesday in Rio de Janeiro in a match between Korea and Japan.<\/p>\n
Star striker Neymar was ruled out due to another injury. This time I’ll be using my left thigh.<\/p>\n
Vin\u00edcius did not play in Brazil’s final two matches in the South American World Cup qualifying round in September.<\/p>\n
Also missing due to injuries are Rafinha of Barcelona, \u200b\u200bMarquinhos of Paris Saint-Germain and Allison of Liverpool.<\/p>\n
The first friendly will be in Seoul on October 10th and in Tokyo four days later.<\/p>\n
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Goalkeepers: Adason (Fenerbahce), Bent (al-nassr), Hugo Sosa (Corinthian)<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n
Midfielders: Andre (Wolverhampton), Bruno Guimares, Jorington (both Newcastle), Casemiro (Manchester United), Joanne Gomez (Wolverhampton), Lucas Paketa (West Ham).<\/p>\n
Forwards: Estevan (Chelsea), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Igor Jesus (Nottingham Forest), Luis Henrique (Zenit), Mateus Cu\u00f1a (Manchester United), Richardson (Tettam), Rodrigo and Vinicius Junio \u200b\u200b(Ra Madrid).<\/p>\n
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AP Soccer: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/soccer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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