BRAZIL TEAM NEWS COPA AMERICA 2024
Brazil Copa America 2024 squad: Who Dorival Junior will take to the United States
Brazil are not in a good place. Ever since they were knocked out of the 2022 World Cup by Croatia in the quarter-finals, the five-time global champions have lurched from one crisis to the next, and thus questions are being asked as to whether they can even be considered among the favorites to win the 2024 Copa America.
Of course, the Selecao could yet click into gear, and they certainly have an attacking depth that is almost unmatched anywhere else in the world, but they need to find some form in the weeks leading into the tournament after a miserable end to 2023 that saw them lose three successive World Cup qualifiers.
Fernando Diniz paid for that run with his job, and he has been replaced as manager by veteran Dorival Junior, with Carlo Ancelotti now off the table as an option after he committed himself to Real Madrid, despite significant interest from the South American nation in his services.
Dorival wasted little time in naming his squad for the Copa America, confirming the 23 names who will represent Brazil on May 10. But who made the cut? GOAL lays it out...
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There are two clear goalkeepers ahead of the rest in the Brazil pool, and it's been that way for nearly a decade now. Liverpool's Alisson Becker was the consensus starter under Diniz, while Man City's Ederson backed him up. We will have to wait and see who Dorival prefers, but they are the two clear contenders to start.
Name Club Alisson Becker Liverpool Bento Athletico Paranaense Ederson Manchester City 
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Though we are yet to see Dorival's take charge of a full-strength squad, he is likely to stick with tried and tested centre-back duo Marquinhos and Gabriel Magalhaes of Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal, respectively. Eder Militao, though, could force his way into contention if he can prove his fitness for Real Madrid over the final stretch heading into the Champions League final for Los Blancos.
In the full-back positions, Manchester City loanee Yan Couto is pushing for a starting spot on the right after an impressive season in La Liga with Girona, while Porto's recently capped left-back Wendell has a chance to earn starting spot now.
Name Club Guilherme Arana Atletico MG Lucas Beraldo Paris Saint-Germain Yan Couto Girona Danilo Juventus Gabriel Magalhaes Arsenal Marquinhos Paris Saint-Germain Eder Militao Real Madrid Wendell Porto 
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Lucas Paqueta and Bruno Guimaraes are locked-in starters for Brazil, and are likely to be joined by a more defensive-minded midfielder like Douglas Luiz in what is a pretty experienced trio for the Selecao to call upon.
Wolves and Fulham aces Joao Gomes and Andreas Pereira round-out the midfield, with a new fresh look taking center-stage for the Selecao this summer.
Name Club Joao Gomes Wolves Bruno Guimaraes Newcastle Douglas Luiz Aston Villa Andreas Pereira Fulham Lucas Paqueta West Ham 
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The Brazil attack is unbelievably stacked with talent from around the world. Locked-in Real Madrid duo Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr will occupy the wings, with Real Madrid-bound wonderkid Endrick competing for starting minutes with Porto's Evanilson centrally.
Savio, who has impressed plenty with his performances for Girona this season, joins Gabriel Martinelli and Raphinha as the other attackers selected for the tournament this summer.
Name Club Endrick Palmeiras Evanilson Porto Gabriel Martinelli Arsenal Raphinha Barcelona Rodrygo Real Madrid Savio Girona Vinicius Jr Real Madrid 
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The two biggest unknowns for Brazil as Dorival continues to mold his team are who he will choose in goal and who will play as his central striker. Right now, Alisson is the frontrunner for being in net... but up top? Endrick may well have forced his way in after scoring against England and Spain in March friendlies
He also has decisions to make at full-back, but otherwise the team largely picks itself, presuming the Selecao suffer no more injuries.
Brazil XI (4-3-3): Alisson; Yan Couto, Gabriel, Marquinhos, Arana; Bruno Guimaraes, Douglas Luiz, Paqueta; Rodrygo, Endrick, Vinicius.
NOTABLE ABSENTEES
The all-time leading scorer for Brazil, and the symbol of football in their country for the past decade, Neymar will miss the tournament after he suffered an ACL injury while on international duty in October. Whether he even plays again for his country remains to be seen.
Meanwhile, 2022 World Cup hero Richarlison has missed out alongside Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus up top, while midfield stalwart Casemiro was the surprise omission as the veteran paid for his poor form with Manhester United.
Name Club Reason Antony Manchester United Not selected Bremer Juventus Not selected Casemiro Mancheser United Not selected Matheus Cunha Wolves Not selected Gabriel Jesus Arsenal Not selected Neymar Al-Hilal Injury Richarlison Tottenham Injury
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