RIO DE JANEIRO - Manchester City forward Allan Elias was among five uncapped players named in Brazil’s squad on Thursday for friendlies against Japan and Singapore, reported Xinhua.
The other newcomers in the 26-man squad were Cruzeiro defender Jonathan Jesus, Corinthians midfielder Andre Luiz and Shakhtar Donetsk pair Marlon Gomes and Alisson Santana.
"Each player has their own individual qualities,” Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti told a news conference.
"Jonathan Jesus strikes me as a very strong, very fast, aggressive, intelligent centre-back. Marlon Gomes has a lot of dynamism. They are footballers with different characteristics, and for us, it is very important to get to know each one better.”
Ancelotti did not select any players from Flamengo or Palmeiras, who are vying for the Brazilian Serie A title.
Brazil will face Japan on Nov 14 and Singapore three days later, with both matches to be played at Singapore’s National Stadium. - BERNAMA