BRAZIL NAME THEIR 24-MAN ROSTER FOR THE USA FRIENDLY MATCH

in International by Itai — July 26, 2010 at 4:08 pm | 0 comments

Brazil’s new manager Mano Menezes has announced his squad that will face USA on August 10 in New Jersey at New Meadowlands Stadium.

A total of 24 Brazilian player will make their way to take on the Yanks. Robinho, Ramires, Dani Alves, and Thiago are among those that participated in the 2010 World Cup tournament this summer in South Africa. Menezes will also bring some fresh faces including Neymar and Alexandre Pato, who were both surprisingly enough left off the 2010 World Cup roster by Dunga.

Brazil National Team Roster by Position

GOALKEEPERS (3): Jeferson (Botafogo), Renan (Avaí), Victor (Gremio),

DEFENDERS (8): André Santos (Fenerbahçe), Daniel Alves (Barcelona), David Luís (Benfica), Henrique (Racing Santander), Marcelo (Real Madrid), Rafael (Manchester Utd.), Rever (Atlético Mineiro), Thiago Silva (AC Milan)

MIDFIELDERS (8): Carlos Eduardo (Hoffenheim), Ederson (Lyon), Hernanes (São Paulo), Jucilei (Corinthians), Lucas (Liverpool), Paulo Henrique Ganso (Santos), Ramires (Benfica), Sandro (Internacional)

FORWARDS (5): Alexandre Pato (AC Milan), André (Santos), Diego Tardelli (Atlético Mineiro), Neymar (Santos), Robinho (Santos)