Dorival Junior, the head coach of the Brazilian national team, has announced a 23-man squad for this year's Copa America.


Endrick, who is on his way to Real Madrid, makes the cut, but Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus, Tottenham's Richarlison, and Manchester United midfielder Casemiro do not.

Neymar, the Selecao's all-time leading scorer, will be sidelined due to a knee injury.

Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo are likely to lead the attack.

Full Brazil squad:

Goalkeepers: Alisson Becker (Liverpool), Ederson (Manchester City), and Bento (Athletico-PR).

Defenders include Danilo (Juventus), Yan Couto (Girona), Guilherme Arana (Atlético-MG), Wendell (FC Porto), Beraldo (Paris Saint-Germain), Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain), Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal), and Militão (Real Madrid).

Midfielders: Andreas Pereira (Fulham), Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle), Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa), João Gomes (Wolverhampton), Lucas Paquetá (West Ham)

Forwards: Endrick (Palmeiras), Martinelli (Arsenal), Evanilson (Porto), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rodrygo (Real Madrid), Savinho (Girona), Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid)