New Milan fan favourite Lucas Paquetá has been given the prestigious Number 10 jersey for Brazil’s upcoming friendlies.
The 21-year-old already has two senior caps for his country and was called in after impressive performances since his transfer to San Siro in January.
Coach Tite named his squad for the friendly matches against Panama on Saturday and the Czech Republic on March 26.
Paquetá has been assigned the Number 10 shirt in the absence of injured Neymar.
Brazil squad
1 Alisson, 2 Thiago Silva, 3 Miranda, 4 Marquinhos, 5 Casemiro, 6 Alex Telles, 7 David Neres, 8 Arthut, 9 Gabriel Jesus, 10 Lucas Paquetá, 11 Coutinho, 12 Alex Sandro, 13 Danilo, 14 Fagner, 15 Fabinho, 16 Eder Militao, 17 Felipe Anderson, 18 Allan, 19 Everton, 20 Firmino, 21 Richarlison, 22 Weverton, 23 Ederson
Mosanya
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This is an opportunity for him to shine, and represent and do all the best he can, because wearing a 1️⃣0️⃣ shirt for Brazil is a huge honour, I wish him luck in the friendly match...and I hope he performs.
blankie
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Good Luck Brazil and Heal Quick Prince of Brazil! 😊