Fernandinho in, Moura Out for Brazil in Copa America

By Daily Sports on May 18, 2019

Brazilian coach Tite included Manchester City's Fernandinho for his Copa America squad on Friday, but there was no place for Spurs forward Lucas Moura or Liverpool midfielder Fabinho.

Fernandinho was blamed in some circles for Brazil’s elimination from the 2014 and 2018 World Cups, but he has enjoyed an excellent Premier League season under Pep Guardiola and retains the confidence of the Brazil manager.

"Fernandinho knows what we expect, he knows his responsibility," Tite told reporters, saying he was mature enough to cope with past criticism.

"Choosing two holding midfielders between Casemiro, Fernandinho and Fabinho is hard," Tite added.

"Fabinho is going through a great moment, it was very difficult ... All three are playing at the top level and it hurts a coach to choose but that’s my job."

Moura, meanwhile, lost out despite scoring the hat-trick that took Spurs into the final of the Champions League.

Up front Tite opted for Neymar, David Neres, Richarlison, Roberto Firmino, Gabriel Jesus, and Everton, one of three home-based players in the squad.

"It was the hardest list I have had to put together. I had sleepless nights," the coach said.

The coach refused to speak about Neymar’s disciplinary problems or whether the Paris St-Germain player would retain the captaincy. Tite said he would talk to the player personally before announcing his decision.

Neymar was banned for three games earlier this month for hitting a fan after the French Cup final. He was also reportedly involved in a dressing room fracas after berating PSG teammates.

Brazil host the Copa America between June 14 and July 7, kicking off against Bolivia before facing Venezuela and Peru.

All 10 South American nations will participate, along with guests Qatar and Japan.

SQUAD:

Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool/ENG), Ederson (Manchester City/ENG), Cassio (Corinthians)

Defenders: Dani Alves (Paris Saint-Germain/FRA), Fagner (Corinthians), Alex Sandro (Juventus/ITA), Filipe Luis (Atletico Madrid/ESP), Thiago Silva (Paris Saint-Germain/FRA), Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain/FRA), Miranda (Inter Milan/ITA), Eder Militao (Porto/POR)

Midfielders: Casemiro (Real Madrid/ESP), Fernandinho (Manchester City/ESP), Arthur (Barcelona/ESP), Allan (Napoli/ITA)

Forwards: Lucas Paqueta (AC Milan/ITA), Philippe Coutinho (Barcelona/ESP), Neymar (Paris Saint-Germain/FRA), Everton (Gremio), David Neres (Ajax/NED), Richarlison (Everton/ENG), Roberto Firmino (Liverpool/ENG), Gabriel Jesus (Manchester City, ENG). •Sourced from SuperSport.

Photo shows Lucas Moura 

Source Daily Sports

Posted May 18, 2019


 

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