No Neymar to play in the Copa, the coach is adamant that he doesn't want two superstars

By: 600011 On: May 11, 2024, 5:17 PM

 

Sao Paulo: The Brazil squad for the Copa America football championship has been announced. Many prominent players, including superstar Neymar, could not get a place in the team. Neymar was not able to recover his fitness after the injury. Out-of-form Casemiro and Richarlison were left out of the squad. Vinicius Junior, Rodrigo, Militao, Rafinho, Martinelli, Bruno and other prominent players are in the Copa America team. Young striker Endric has been named in the squad announced by new coach Dorival Jr.

The Copa America tournament will begin on June 20 in the United States. Brazil are the current runners-up in the Copa America. The schedule of the Copa America football tournament in June has been released. A total of 16 teams are competing in the tournament with four teams divided into four groups. Group A consists of Peru, Chile, Canada or Trinidad and Tobago (play-off winners) in addition to defending champions Argentina. If Canada qualifies, it will be the toughest group of the tournament. Argentina's first match will be against the play-off winners on June 20.