Brazil title Chelsea’s 18-yr-old wonderkid Andrey Santos in their hottest squad along with Emerson Royal and Wolves’ Joao Gomes… but there is NO house for Arsenal pair Gabriel and Martinelli
Chelsea starlet Andrey Santos, 18, is the shock title in Brazil’s hottest squad immediately after getting identified as up to the senior staff as 1 of nine uncapped players.
Tottenham defender Emerson Royal and Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes are also named in the 23-person listing.
But Arsenal duo Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Martinelli have skipped out in spite of starring for the Premier League leaders.
Ramon Menezes, the Under-20 manager for the South American nation, has stepped in for the senior facet on an interim basis right after Tite’s resignation adhering to their quarter-closing exit at the 2022 Environment Cup.
And Menezes has sprung quite a few surprises – relying intensely on youth and Brazil-centered players alternatively than much more stellar names in an experimental variety.
Chelsea wonderkid Andrey Santos has been known as up to the Brazil squad at the age of just 18
Santos captained Selecao’s Beneath-20 aspect to a South American Championship acquire last thirty day period
And his performances have been rewarded by the country’s interim supervisor Ramon Menezes
Santos signed for the Blues in January for £18million from Vasco da Gama just after building his qualified debut as a 16-year-old.
Nevertheless, he was sent again out on loan to his former club immediately after failing to get a function permit.
He captained the U20 workforce to South American Championship glory final thirty day period.
Santos scored in the final versus Uruguay and ending as the tournament’s joint top scorer with 6.
Liverpool’s world-class goalkeeper Alisson is still left out, with Athletico Paranaense 18-yr-previous Mycael most well-liked.
Arthur, 19, replaces Juventus’ professional suitable back Danilo.
Zenit St Petersburg centre 50 % Robert Renan, also 19, is named in advance of the likes of Felipe, Gleison Breimer, and Gabriel Magalhaes.
In midfield, Fluminense’s Andre and Palmeiras’ Raphael Veiga, 27, make it in as a substitute of an skilled Premier League trio: Manchester United’s Fred, Liverpool defensive midfielder Fabinho and Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes.
Though up entrance, 18-calendar year-previous Vitor Roque and Palmeiras forward Rony, 27, will contend for a location.
Paris Saint-Germain celebrity Neymar, Barcelona winger Raphinha, the in-variety Martinelli and Reds striker Roberto Firmino are still left out.
Santos, Mycael, Arthur, Robert Renan and Vitor Roque have all impressed for Brazil’s age-quality facet underneath Menezes.
Now they have their option at senior degree.
Vitor Roque, once named ‘the new Luis Suarez’, has revealed it is his ‘dream’ to join Spanish giants Barcelona regardless of Arsenal main Edu’s tries to bring him to north London in a blow to the Gunners.
In an interview with Spanish news outlet Sport, the Athletico Paranaense ahead was asked if Barcelona was his location of alternative, and explained: ‘Yes, it’s a dream not only for me, but also for any participant who will come together.
‘If I stop up heading to Barca, it will be a excellent joy for my loved ones and for me. That’s why I have to maintain working hard and hope that almost everything comes together in time.’
Arsenal pair Gabriel Magalhaes (left) and Gabriel Martinelli (proper) are amid these to miss out
