Football News: Tite's 26-man World Cup squad announced

2022-11-07 14:46

Football News: Tite's 26-man World Cup squad announced


Brazil coach Tite will announce his 26-man World Cup squad on Monday, amid uncertainty that could be the key to the five-time winner of the tournament, which begins on November 20 in Qatar .



Brazil are favourites to win the World Cup for the sixth time as they have an exciting squad full of young talent and are expected to peak in perfect moments before the match.

The new generation of attacking options is a headache for Tite.

Even if he brings nine strikers to Qatar, the number he suggests he plans to use, he still needs to make the tough decision to keep at least one player in good form.

Neymar, Vinicius Jr., Rodrigo, Rafinha, Anthony, Richarlison and Gabriel Jesus have confirmed their places in Qatar, which will lead to four players fighting for the last two spots , Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli , Liverpool's Roberto Firmino, Atletico Madrid's Matthew Scuña and Flamengo's Pedro .

fight for two positions


After leaving Barcelona at the end of last season, Alves, 39 , headed to Mexico to try to realise his dream of a fourth World Cup with Brazil.

But he played his final game for the Puma in September , and a knee injury has plagued him.

Juventus ' Danilo has been the only full-back Tite has fully trusted of late, a situation that has led the manager to test a system of three centre-backs in their final warm-up.

Juventus' Bremer , Roma's Roger Banes , Benfica's Lucas Willismo and Arsenal's Gabriel Magalas will compete for the two positions .