BRAZIL SQUAD FOR SOUTH AFRICAs friendly manchester City midfielder Fernandinho was the surprise pick in the Brazil squad for their final friendly match before the World Cup squad is announced. Neymar, Oscar, Ramires, Willian, David Luiz, Thiago Silva and Oscar made the list as expected, but former stars Kaka and Robinho were left out by coach Luiz Felipe Scolari. Only players from international clubs were announced for the match against South Africa on March 5 at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg. Among the players nursing injuries and trying to get in shape in the beginning of the Brazilian season was striker Fred, who was crucial for Brazil at the Confederations Cup last year. This will be Brazil’s last fixture before Felipão names his squad for the World Cup on 7 May. Brazil squad in full
Posted on: Tue, 11 Feb 2014 16:06:39 +0000
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