As the World Cup approaches, Brazil have recently released their preliminary 55-man squad. Neymar and Thiago Silva stand out among them, with coach Ancelotti deciding to include both players. Brazil are in a group with Morocco, Haiti and Scotland.
Brazil's preliminary list includes:
Goalkeeper: Alisson Becker, Ederson, Bento, Hugo Souza, John, Carlos Miguel.
Defender: Marquinhos, Thiago Silva, Gabriel Magalhães, Bremer, Léo Pereira, Ibañez, Alexsandro, Fabrício Bruno, Beraldo, Vitor Reis and Murillo.
Right defender: Wesley, Danilo, Paulo Henrique and Vitinho.
Left back: Alex Sandro, Douglas Santos, Luciano Juba, Caio Henrique, Kaiki and Carlos Augusto.
Midfielder: Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, Fabinho, Andrey Santos, Danilo, Lucas Paquetá, Gabriel Sara, João Gomes, Andreas Pereira, Joelinton, Gerson and Matheus Pereira.
attacker: Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha, Matheus Cunha, Luiz Henrique, Gabriel Martinelli, João Pedro, Estêvão, Neymar, Endrick, Rayan, Antony, Igor Thiago, Pedro, Richarlison, Igor Jesus and Kaio Jorge
