Vinicius Junior has been recalled to Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil squad for the Selecao's upcoming friendlies against South Korea and Japan.
Brazil will travel to Seoul to take on South Korea on Friday, October 10, before facing Japan in Chofu three days later.
Vinicius was rested for Brazil's most recent matches, World Cup qualifying wins over Bolivia (1-0) and Chile (3-0) in September, with Ancelotti's team having already sealed their place at next year's tournament.
But he is back in their 26-man party for the October international break, though Neymar is omitted once again as he continues to battle a thigh injury.
Corinthians goalkeeper Hugo Souza is the only uncapped player in the squad, with Nottingham Forest striker Igor Jesus and Wolves midfield duo Andre and Joao Gomes also called up.
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson, Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos and Barcelona forward Raphinha are all out injured.
Brazil squad: Ederson (Fenerbahce), Bento (Al-Nassr), Hugo Souza (Corinthians); Carlos Augusto (Inter), Eder Militao (Real Madrid), Caio Henrique (Monaco), Vanderson (Monaco), Douglas Santos (Zenit Saint Petersburg), Fabricio Bruno (Cruzeiro), Gabriel Magalhaes (Arsenal), Beraldo (Paris Saint-Germain), Wesley (Roma); Andre (Wolves), Joao Gomes (Wolves), Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle United), Joelinton (Newcastle United), Casemiro (Manchester United), Lucas Paqueta (West Ham); Estevao (Chelsea), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Igor Jesus (Nottingham Forest), Luiz Henrique (Zenit Saint Petersburg), Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), Richarlison (Tottenham), Rodrygo (Real Madrid), Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid).
deomodricdavid
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Brazil needs Neymar if they want to win the WC. Ancelloti should also call up Oscar to improve the midfield !
who h oscar do U mean?
Sepaiktuz
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this sqad
Fohbcdekp
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Fohbcdekp
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matheus cunha as number 9
Fohbcdekp
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he should use rodrygo as a number 10.vini on the left an estavio willian on the right
Fohbcdekp
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Vini didn’t deserve 2024 ballon dor. Just saying 🤷
u are wrong
Fohbcdekp
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why this coach keep on calling up richarlison an joelington
cetdklmory
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Brazil needs Neymar if they want to win the WC. Ancelloti should also call up Oscar to improve the midfield !
Mabcdimnpy
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where is joao Pedro??
Yeedklnpuz
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I think vini was made by Carlo
wimbdetu
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neymar isn't and shouldn't be an option
AFerPvxp8676
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You are just negative, the last match Liverpool beat Madrid and here I was not talking about Madrid, I don’t know where your shallow mind got that from
I get my shallow mind from fan who say any bad or annoying thing about Madrid and its players
AFerPvxp8676
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You are just negative, the last match Liverpool beat Madrid and here I was not talking about Madrid, I don’t know where your shallow mind got that from
First time in how long 😂🫵🏾
Watacoryz
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you get it right for calling vinicius Junior ⭐
Watacoryz
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nice one Carlo ancelotti
bamadiloty
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Man still mad about what vini did too Liverpool 😂🫵🏾
You are just negative, the last match Liverpool beat Madrid and here I was not talking about Madrid, I don’t know where your shallow mind got that from
AFerPvxp8676
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This Vinicius irritates big time, as for Neymar his time is finished, I don’t know why he is even mentioned here
Man still mad about what vini did too Liverpool 😂🫵🏾
Benit007
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That was then my man, I have been following Neymar for some time and worse now he has gained a lot of weight
I agree and he knows his fitness is key to being selected
bamadiloty
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I agree but football involved with modern ideas. No one fear Brazil anymore and that’s the status they lost in Football. Real Madrid is the only team remaining with that aura in UCL. Neymar is super creative. If he can cut the drilling and play at his 70% he will contribute effectively to the team
That was then my man, I have been following Neymar for some time and worse now he has gained a lot of weight
Benit007
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Brazil is a soccer country bro, the coaches are just not doing enough to scout those players, did you see how Flamingo performed, I think it was the club World Cup if I am not mistaken
I agree but football involved with modern ideas. No one fear Brazil anymore and that’s the status they lost in Football. Real Madrid is the only team remaining with that aura in UCL. Neymar is super creative. If he can cut the drilling and play at his 70% he will contribute effectively to the team
bamadiloty
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Neymar is the only Brazil number 10
Brazil is a soccer country bro, the coaches are just not doing enough to scout those players, did you see how Flamingo performed, I think it was the club World Cup if I am not mistaken
Benit007
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Vini yeah not Neymar anymore
Neymar is the only Brazil number 10
bamadiloty
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Vini and Neymar are key to Brazil’s World Cup success. Ask Dunga in 2010, what sort of mistake he made leaving Ronaldinho. A fit Neymar will play World Cup 2026.
Vini yeah not Neymar anymore
Benit007
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This Vinicius irritates big time, as for Neymar his time is finished, I don’t know why he is even mentioned here
Vini and Neymar are key to Brazil’s World Cup success. Ask Dunga in 2010, what sort of mistake he made leaving Ronaldinho. A fit Neymar will play World Cup 2026.
bamadiloty
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This Vinicius irritates big time, as for Neymar his time is finished, I don’t know why he is even mentioned here
Game-analyser
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Why Brazil playing friendlies vs lower sides…Its been long since we had a classic Top european team vs Brazil I really wish to see matches between Argentina,Brazil vs top european sides… Why not a Argentina vs Portugal friendly..before both goats retire…this might be the last fee chanses….
Kiocemntyz
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Vini didn’t deserve 2024 ballon dor. Just saying 🤷
No. Salah got more g/a that season and didn’t even get top 30. Yes vini won the UCL but players like Bellingham contributed more that season imo. He also carried England and got to euro final.
Sosdeiosu
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Vini didn’t deserve 2024 ballon dor. Just saying 🤷
He did deserve
Kiocemntyz
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Vini didn’t deserve 2024 ballon dor. Just saying 🤷